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Carlo Ancelotti makes Alisson Becker guarantee ahead of Liverpool’s final game against Brentford

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Liverpool have been given a positive update on Alisson Becker from Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti ahead of Sunday’s final game against Brentford. Should Arne Slot drop Mohamed Salah from the squad to face Brentford? 👀 A sour end could be in store… Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images But with Brentford now looming, Ancelotti expects Alisson to be available, and he has also made it clear that the goalkeeper should be fully fit for Brazil’s World Cup opener.Alisson Becker should be back for Brentford and definitely for the World CupThe World Cup is fast approaching.



This could be the final tournament of Alisson’s career as Brazil’s undisputed No.1, so the last thing he needed was another fitness concern before heading away.Thankfully, Ancelotti does not sound worried.He said in a recent press conference: “Alisson is returning from injury but has been training for two weeks. He is doing normally, he is well, and I believe he will play the next game [vs Brentford].Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images“Even if he doesn’t play, he has the time to be 100 percent for the first game of the Cup.”That is great news for Brazil, but it also matters for Liverpool.

Who should be Liverpool’s No. But after everything Alisson has given Liverpool, supporters will want the chance to show their appreciation if this really is the end.The idea that Brentford could be his final Liverpool appearance is just another reason to hope Ancelotti’s assessment is on the money.READ MORE: Jamie Carragher says if Mo Salah should play for Liverpool vs Brentford after controversial postJoin Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox