Liverpool handed double injury boost as duo return to training
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Liverpool has received a double injury boost ahead of the return to Premier League action following the November international break, with Alexander Isak and Alisson Becker both returning to training. Manager Arne Slot is eager to welcome the duo back into the squad, hoping their return will help the team recover from a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Manchester City.
Isak, who had been sidelined for six weeks, was named on the bench for the recent match but did not feature. His return to training is a positive sign, though Slot cautioned that rehab cannot fully replicate match fitness, urging patience as Isak regains his sharpness. Alisson Becker, who has been out with injury, is also back in training and is expected to be available for selection soon, providing a much-needed boost to Liverpool's defensive stability.
Other players are also making progress. Ryan Gravenberch has returned to action, and Alexis Mac Allister managed three starts in seven days, though their efforts were not enough to prevent the loss to City. Jeremie Frimpong and Giovanni Leoni remain sidelined, with Frimpong expected to return after the international break but not necessarily at full fitness, while Leoni is facing a lengthy recovery after an ACL injury.
On the women's side, Liverpool FC Women have also received positive injury news. Manager Gareth Taylor confirmed that Gemma Bonner and Lucy Parry are back in training and could feature in the upcoming Barclays Women’s Super League clash with Chelsea. Alejandra Bernabe is building up her fitness and training with the team, while Marie Höbinger has had successful surgery and Sophie Roman Haug is set for surgery next week. Zara Shaw is also close to returning, likely in December.
Overall, the club is seeing a wave of positive developments on the injury front, with several key players returning to training and others progressing in their recovery.