Arne Slot provides Alisson and Giorgi Marmadashivili injury update

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Arne Slot has provided an injury update on both Alisson and Giorgi Marmadashivili ahead of hosting Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon. Image Credits: Imago ImagesLiverpool head into this weekend’s clash with Crystal Palace knowing there is little margin for error in the race for Champions League qualification, but Arne Slot’s preparations have influenced by something of a goalkeeping crisis.Alisson Becker has already missed several weeks of action with a hamstring problem, depriving Liverpool of their undisputed No.1.In Alisson’s absence, Giorgi Mamardashvili had stepped up impressively, only for the Georgian to suffer a nasty knee injury in last weekend’s win over Everton.The 25‑year‑old collided heavily with Beto inside the box, was left with a deep wound to his knee and had to be stretchered off before being taken straight to hospital for further assessment.Early fears of a long‑term lay‑off have eased slightly, with the damage described more as a serious cut than structural ligament damage, but his availability for the Palace game has inevitably been thrown into major doubt.Those setbacks have pushed third‑choice stopper Freddie Woodman into the spotlight, with the former Preston North End man finishing the derby and now on standby to make a Premier League start at Anfield if neither Alisson nor Mamardashvili are cleared to play.Speaking in his pre-Crystal Palace press conference, Arne Slot gave an update on both ‘keepers and suggested that Alisson could feature depending on how he fares over the next 24 hours:“Giorgi will definitely not be available and for the upcoming week.

Ali is close to a return of play, let’s see if tomorrow comes too early yes or no. That leaves Freddie Woodman as an option.”Speaking on the impact Woodman could have, Slot said:“For a reason we signed experienced third goalkeeper.

That’s why we were happy to pick him up on free transfer.”“Apart from him being a good goalkeeper, he has the experience to play in Premier League, and he is a very good man and very liked in the dressing room and that’s also a role important for the third goalkeeper.”“He’s ready for it but it will always be helpful if the fans support him tomorrow.” Alisson Giorgi Mamardashvili