{"id":38052,"date":"2024-12-07T03:25:49","date_gmt":"2024-12-07T00:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/?p=38052"},"modified":"2024-12-07T03:25:49","modified_gmt":"2024-12-07T00:25:49","slug":"slot-alisson-to-return-very-soon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sudanevents.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/07\/slot-alisson-to-return-very-soon\/","title":{"rendered":"Slot: Alisson to Return \u201cVery Soon\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\">Caoimhin Kelleher will continue as Liverpool\u2019s goalkeeper with Alisson Becker nearing a return, although the Brazilian won\u2019t be available for Saturday\u2019s Merseyside derby.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">According to The Athletic, Kelleher\u2019s mistake led to Newcastle United\u2019s late equalizer on Wednesday, as Liverpool dropped points in a 3-3 draw. Kelleher failed to claim a free kick, allowing Fabian Sch\u00e4r to score. Manager Slot stated that Alisson \u201cwasn\u2019t ready but will be very soon\u201d and expressed confidence in Kelleher, despite the setback.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Slot told reporters: \u201cIt was 1-0 when Joe Gomez made a mistake, and Kelleher saved a one-on-one chance. It could have been 2-0, so he probably saved us a point. If we were two goals down, who knows what would have happened? Unfortunately for Kelleher, if you make a mistake as a goalkeeper, it\u2019s hard for anyone to cover for you. But he has saved us many times before. He\u2019s in a good place despite the disappointment, just like everyone else after losing points in the final minute.\u201d<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Slot also confirmed forwards Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa are \u201cclose\u201d to returning but unavailable for this match. Chiesa played 60 minutes with Liverpool U21s earlier in the week, scoring in a 4-3 defeat to Nordsj\u00e6lland to boost his fitness.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Alexis Mac Allister will miss the match due to suspension after receiving his fifth yellow card against Newcastle. Slot confirmed Ryan Gravenberch will start, likely alongside Curtis Jones and Dominik Szoboszlai in midfield. Defenders Kostas Tsimikas, Conor Bradley, and Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 remain sidelined with injuries.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">This will be Slot\u2019s first Merseyside derby, which also marks the last Premier League clash at Goodison Park before Everton moves to their new stadium. Slot expects a \u201cspecial\u201d and challenging encounter.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cIt\u2019s special for everyone \u2013 fans, players, and managers. Playing in the last match at Goodison Park adds to the occasion, but it\u2019s only a good experience if the result goes your way. That\u2019s our focus. We must be ready for a tough game against a well-coached team with loud fans, perhaps even louder than Newcastle\u2019s,\u201d Slot noted.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Slot reviewed Liverpool\u2019s 2-0 loss at Goodison last season and emphasized Everton\u2019s strength in set pieces and aggressive play.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">\u201cThe main takeaway is their style of play and what to expect. We need to match their aggression but remain focused and smart. Last season, we were overly aggressive, committing 10 fouls in the first 30 minutes compared to just one from Everton. They\u2019re strong in set pieces, so giving away unnecessary free kicks isn\u2019t wise. We aim to play aggressively but strategically, always adjusting to the opposition&#8217;s strengths.\u201d<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caoimhin Kelleher will continue as Liverpool\u2019s goalkeeper with Alisson Becker nearing a return, although the Brazilian won\u2019t be available for Saturday\u2019s Merseyside derby. According to The Athletic, Kelleher\u2019s mistake led to Newcastle United\u2019s late equalizer on Wednesday, as Liverpool dropped points in a 3-3 draw. 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