Blow for Iraola: Expert hints that Liverpool hero could still be "allowed to leave" this summer

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While recent reports have indicated that the Brazilian will now stay for another season, Brown has now told Football Insider that it isn’t a given, as he assessed the squad situation: “Iraola’s first task is going to be to assess his squad. He needs to know which players he wants to keep, which ones he wants to get rid of, and any positions on the pitch where he feels they will need to strengthen.

“The goalkeeper is ageing now, he’s had injury problems too and we don’t know if he’s going to be allowed to leave. “And then the one I expect will be the biggest priority at the moment is finding a new winger to come in and replace Mohamed Salah, that’s going to be crucial.” Liverpool must keep Alisson until 2027 at all costs Liverpool simply must do all they can to ensure that Alisson doesn’t leave the club until at least next summer, with his influence still great, when fit.

Despite Brown’s comments, an Alisson stay should still be expected for now, with the Liverpool icon then likely to bring an end to his Reds career in 2027. He is also a main contributor for This Is Anfield, one of the world's biggest Reds-related sites, where he writes features and news, and covers matchday content.