'The answer is going to be...': Arne Slot responds to rumours Alisson could leave Liverpool this summer
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Arne Slot held his latest pre-match press conference on Friday ahead of Liverpool taking on Crystal Palace.The Reds are predicted to win the clash, but will be wary of the unwanted record they could set versus Palace should they lose.With Chelsea already dropping points this week, it is a big game for Liverpool in the hunt for Champions League football, and Slot has now commented on the rumours surrounding Alisson ahead of the clash, but remained pretty coy in his response. What’s your score prediction for Liverpool vs Crystal Palace? 🔮 A tough game for the Reds in recent times…Credit: Dan Istitene/Getty Images Arne Slot coy on Alisson transfer linksAlisson has been linked with a move to Juventus this week despite his contract being extended until 2027.The Serie A side are eyeing a potential free transfer for the Brazilian, but at the moment, Slot is playing down the rumours of a move.Speaking live at his press conference, the Dutchman was asked about the recent links.
He said: “I am only focused on his short-term future, and that’s getting him back into goal as soon as possible. But that’s not what you’re asking.“The answer is going to be, of course, all these rumours that are out there about him, and probably about me, we don’t react to rumours in this room.”“By the way also not in my conversations with Richard.
We only react when facts need to be told, and that’s not the situation at the moment. The main focus for Ali is very clear, that’s getting back into goal as soon as possible.”Alisson could return vs Crystal PalaceEarlier in the presser, Slot also gave an update on his goalkeeper department, with both Alisson and Giorgi Mamardashvili currently injured.Mamardashvili will not return against Crystal Palace, but the Liverpool manager did leave the door open for his number one to make a comeback at the weekend.He said: “No Giorgi [Mamardashvili] will definitely not be available tomorrow and not for the upcoming weeks.“Alli [Alisson] is close to returning to play.