'I expect': Arne Slot says injured Liverpool player should be ready to return against Tottenham
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot held his pre-Tottenham Hotspur press conference on Friday morning, commenting on the status of goalkeeper Alisson Becker.The Reds play host to Tottenham in a Premier League fixture on Sunday afternoon, aiming to bounce back from their midweek Champions League loss.Ahead of the tie, Slot has confirmed that he expects Alisson to train on Friday and is hopeful for a return against the Lilywhites. Liverpool’s forwards ALL deserve to be dropped against Spurs 😶 Which three would you go with against a side shipping so many goals?
Photo Credit: Getty Images/Catherine Ivill/AMA Arne Slot hopes Alisson will train before TottenhamSpeaking live at his presser on March 13, the Dutchman was immediately asked for an update on the goalkeeper.He said: “He’s been with the physios and with rehab until now. We are training today, as you know, so let’s see if he can join the team session today.“That is something I expect but not 100% sure yet because I haven’t spoke to him or the medical staff this morning yet.“I’m hopeful but that’s not to say that I’m 100% sure.” Who is your dream Liverpool manager in 2026/27?
Jurgen Klopp or Xabi Alonso? 🤤 Photo Credit: Getty Images/Justin Setterfield/Jurgen Fromme/Firo Sportphoto Liverpool’s record with Giorgi MamardashviliIf Alisson does not recover in time, expect summer signing Giorgi Mamardashvili to feature between the sticks again.A deal for the shot-stopper was agreed in 2024, and after he arrived in the last summer transfer window, he has struggled for regular minutes at Liverpool.There has even been a suggestion that Mamardashvili could be loaned out in 2026/27 in a bid to secure first-team action.To date, the 25-year-old has made 12 appearances across all competitions for Liverpool, mostly coming while Alisson has been injured.In said ties, he has shipped 18 goals and managed to keep three clean sheets, while the Reds have won five and lost seven of the meetings in which Slot has opted to start Mamardashvili.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox