'I was told': James Pearce shares what he's just heard about Alisson's injury and when he could return
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Alisson Becker could be fit for Liverpool’s Premier League fixture against Crystal Palace on Saturday, but is still more likely to sit out.That’s according to journalist James Pearce, who has claimed that the Brazilian is closing in on a return to action.Liverpool are facing something of a goalkeeping crisis ahead of the Palace match, with Giorgi Mamardashvili definitely set to be missing, and as Freddie Woodman gears up for a first Premier League start for the Reds, Pearce has shared exactly what the timeline is for Alisson. What’s your score prediction for Liverpool vs Crystal Palace? 🔮 A tough game for the Reds in recent times…Credit: Dan Istitene/Getty Images Alisson more likely to return for Manchester United clashLiverpool fans will already have been wary of Saturday’s match even before seeing their second-choice goalkeeper ruled out.The Reds have a dreadful recent record against Palace, already losing three times against the South London side this season.Alisson’s return between the sticks would have been a big boost towards changing that, and though he says there is a ‘slim chance’ of that happening, Pearce told the Walk On Podcast that a comeback in next Sunday’s head-to-head with Man United is a safer bet.“Alisson is close, he didn’t train Wednesday this week,” said the journalist.
Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Liverpool vs Crystal Palace score predicted by Gary Neville and Roy Keane“So I was told at the start of the week, there was a very slim outside chance of Alisson being back for the weekend, but the United away the following weekend was his target. “So yeah, at the minute, everything points to Freddie Woodman making his full Premier League debut for Liverpool against Crystal Palace, which for him, he stopped and spoke to reporters on Sunday afternoon, said would be incredibly special.”While it is still disappointing to have both first and second choices missing for another tough match at Anfield, it sounds as though nothing should be ruled out regarding Alisson until the teamsheet drops on Saturday.The 33-year-old was pictured doing gym work during Thursday’s session, and if he is deemed to be ready it would be a relief to have him back.
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