The Alisson dilemma facing Liverpool this summer

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Liverpool may have Alisson, or they may not. Which, it is safe to say, Alisson would be.Alisson has been a stalwart in Liverpool's success over nearly a decade (Getty)Liverpool would seem to have less incentive to let him leave.

“I think that is already the short- and mid-term future.”If Alisson’s attributes include his shot-stopping – particularly his uncanny ability when one-on-one with attackers – another is an unruffled temperament. Alisson could yet be Virgil van Dijk's deputy next season (Getty)But logically Alisson’s experience should be even more important than before.

Yet as Slot hinted, there are times to turn to the future.But if Liverpool contemplate life without Alisson, they face a decision: is Mamardashvili good enough to be the long-term No 1? Arne Slot (left) would not commit either way over the future of his goalkeeper (PA)This year is the last chance to get a fee for Alisson, which may be appreciated further as they will not recoup anything for Salah and Robertson.