Alisson return fixture confirmed – but Jeremie Frimpong facing longer wait

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Arne Slot provided a welcome update on the availability of Alisson after the international break, with the Brazilian to return ahead of Jeremie Frimpong. Reports on their respective returns identified a comeback after the November international break, but the question was always how soon Slot would be able to turn to the duo.

“Alisson, for sure (will return after the break), and I expect Jeremie back after the international break as well,” Slot said, before jokingly adding, “because we play from November till March. • READ: Alexander Isak fit as Slot provides cautious return update “But I don’t expect Jeremie to be fully fit for Forest. But with Alisson, we expect this.” While Giorgi Mamardashvili has shown promising signs in his first stint in Liverpool’s goal, the return of Alisson cannot be understated as Liverpool seek to put their turbulent form firmly in the rearview mirror.

As for Frimpong, reports late last month stated that he was facing a total of six weeks on the sidelines, which would result in an early December return. Between November 22 and December 9, Liverpool play six times in 17 days and that only adds to the importance of keeping Conor Bradley fit throughout that hectic period.