Arne Slot 'comfortable' turning to forgotten Liverpool signing who has still not made debut
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesArmin PecsiLiverpool boss Arne Slot says he is “comfortable” turning to an unused Liverpool signing, despite the player still awaiting a first-team debut since signing in the summerArmin Pecsi is yet to make his first-team debut for Liverpool since joining in the summer(Image: Getty Images)Arne Slot haas said he is "comfortable" relying on Armin Pecsi despite the fact that the young goalkeeper is still waiting for his Liverpool debut.Pecsi joined Liverpool from Puskas Akademia last summer and has since been a regular feature for the club’s Under-21 side throughout the season. 1.After Mamardashvili was stretchered off during the Merseyside derby last weekend, Slot called on third-choice shotstopper Freddie Woodman to make his Reds Premier League debut.READ MORE: Liverpool fan groups confirm protests plans vs Crystal Palace with Anfield displayREAD MORE: Arne Slot sends Freddie Woodman message with Liverpool goalkeeper 'ready' for actionWith Mamardashvili sidelined and doubts on whether Alisson is ready to return to the team, Woodman could start in goal against Crystal Palace, while Pecsi would be expected to be the back-up goalkeeper.During his pre-Palace press conference, Slot stated that if a situation similar to Everton occurred on Saturday that he would feel confident in using the young Hungarian.
"He will be tomorrow. He is still very young but we think he can definitely play for us.
Is he at the level of Alisson? He has a very good instinct and reads the game very well.Alisson is in line to return to side for the meeting with Oliver Glasner's side after being sidelined with a hamstring injury since mid-March, however Slot admitted the game might come "too soon" for the Brazilian.Armin Pecsi has mainly featured for Liverpool's U21s this seasonSpeaking in Friday's press conference, Slot said: "No, Giorgi will definitely not be available for tomorrow and for the upcoming weeks.