Liverpool given Alisson Becker fitness hint after squad decision
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SportFootballLiverpool FCLiverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been included in Brazil's provisional squad for the forthcoming World Cup in North AmericaBrazil have dropped a fitness hint over Alisson Becker by naming the Liverpool goalkeeper in their provisional squad for the World Cup.Alisson has been confirmed as one of 55 players included in the initial roster by Selecao boss Carlo Ancelotti for next month's finals in North America.The 33-year-old has missed the last nine Reds games with a latest hamstring problem having been sidelined for significant spells during the last three seasons with similar issues.Liverpool had initially expected Alisson to return by the end of April, but the goalkeeper has continued to sit out this month's defeat at Manchester United and home draw with Chelsea.In his absence, Giorgi Mamardashvili deputised until picking up a nasty wound at Everton, after which third-choice Freddie Woodman featured until Mamardashvili returned at the weekend.The Reds are waiting to discover if Alisson will be available for Friday's trip to Aston Villa before they end the season at home to Brentford on Sunday week. Arne Slot's side still need three points to secure Champions League qualification.However, the decision from Brazil to include the Liverpool man in their provisional squad suggests any fitness concern is close to being addressed.Although Liverpool recently triggered their option to extend Alisson's contract by a further 12 months, the keeper has emerged as a major target for Juventus with reports in Italy stating talks have already taken place between the Serie A side and his representatives.And Reds boss Slot recently admitted the club may have a decision to make over the long-term future of a player who has been at the club for eight years.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE!
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