Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is focused on getting Alisson Becker back into the team after injury. The Brazil international has been out for over a month with a hamstring injury.
Injury Crisis
Alisson's unavailability has become a significant issue, especially with Giorgi Mamardashvili ruled out due to a gashed leg. This has led to Freddie Woodman being in line for his full Premier League debut.
The 29-year-old Woodman is set to start after coming off the bench against Everton. Slot remains focused on the short-term and getting Alisson back in goal as soon as possible.
Future Plans
Slot insisted he does not react to rumors surrounding Alisson's future, stating that the main focus is on getting him back in goal. The head coach believes Alisson wants to play for both Liverpool and Brazil.
Alisson was recently linked with Juventus, despite Liverpool extending his contract by 12 months. However, Slot remains committed to the short-term goal of getting his first-choice goalkeeper back in action.
Coach's Comments
Slot said: "I am only focused on the short-term future and that is getting him back into goal as soon as possible. All these rumors that are out there about him and about probably me and about others, we don’t react to." Slot added that Alisson is "close" to a return and the club is eager to have him back.