Arne Slot provides update on Alisson Becker after leaving him out of Liverpool vs Crystal Palace

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Liverpool were again without Alisson Becker for their home clash with Crystal Palace, and Arne Slot shared more on the Brazilian’s fitness in the buildup to Saturday’s game. The third-choice Liverpool keeper has been doing very well, but the presence of Alisson would obviously be a boost.

It suggests he isn’t fully back to normal, but Slot’s comments provide encouragement. Front four looks strong… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Paul Ellis AFP Arne Slot says Alisson Becker is very close to Liverpool return Liverpool aren’t too far from full-health ahead of the run-in.

Slot told Sky Sports: “Alisson is close to returning to play but not close enough to start, it was clear and obvious for [Woodman] throughout the week that he would start this game.”Photo by Alfie Cosgrove/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesIt sounds like this Palace game was a close call, but having Alisson back for a trip to Old Trafford next week would be significant. Giorgi Mamardashvili and Alisson Becker could be battling Mamardashvili will soon return for Liverpool as well, so there will be a selection decision to make.