"Back before Christmas". Arne Slot discusses Alisson's return to Liverpool's goal

Liverpool continues to dominate the Premier League standings, solidifying their position at the top after their recent victory over Crystal Palace. However, this triumph was marred by an unfortunate injury to their star goalkeeper, Alisson Becker. The Brazilian shot-stopper has been sidelined indefinitely due to the injury, but head coach Arne Slot has suggested that they expect his return by Christmas, though the timeline remains uncertain.

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Details: Speaking at the pre-match press conference ahead of tomorrow's clash with Chelsea, Slot provided an update on Alisson's recovery. According to the Dutch manager, there is no exact timetable for the goalkeeper's return. The team is hopeful for his comeback around Christmas, but there are no guarantees. They will be closely monitoring his progress in the early stages of rehabilitation, and a more accurate prediction will be available in two to three weeks.

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Quote: "I expect him back before Christmas. But you can never be entirely sure. It's always tough to predict how an injury will progress in the early phases, so we'll have a clearer picture in two or three weeks," Slot's statement was quoted by Fabrizio Romano.

Reminder: Alisson was also sidelined due to injury last season, missing two months, including 13 matches. During his absence, Caoimhin Kelleher stepped in as Liverpool's number one and performed admirably, conceding eight goals in the Premier League. However, in the Europa League quarter-final against Atalanta, he allowed three goals, which ultimately led to Liverpool's elimination from European competition.

This summer, Liverpool signed Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia, though he was immediately loaned back to his club for the season.