Arne Slot gives Alisson update as Liverpool handed injury boost for Tottenham

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Alisson missed Liverpool's Champions League loss against Galatasaray due to injury and Arne Slot has provided an update on his goalkeeper ahead of their game at home to TottenhamArne Slot is unsure whether Alisson will be fit for Liverpool's clash with Tottenham, but says the goalkeeper will 'definitely' be back next week. Alisson, 33, was absent for Tuesday's 1-0 first-leg defeat away to Galatasaray in the Champions League round of 16 due to a muscle injury.Giorgi Mamardashvili filled in for the Brazilian, who'll be back in Slot's starting XI against Spurs if he passes a late fitness test.

Asked about Alisson during his pre-match press conference on Friday, Slot revealed: "He felt something when he passed the ball in one of his muscles."After we checked it, it was minor, so it didn't take long. "He is able to train with us today."FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!

But Slot is wary of a response from Spurs, whose manager, Igor Tudor, is fighting for his future after just four games."I think if Tottenham were No.1 in the league at the moment every fan would expect us, at home, to win," Slot acknowledged. I said he would get more playing time and we saw that, so he is an option to start one of the upcoming three games."Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.