Liverpool's Alisson Becker uncertain for Bournemouth match due to injury
Liverpool's goalkeeper, Alisson Becker, may not be able to participate in the upcoming match against Bournemouth due to an injury. The team's manager, Arne Slot, confirmed this uncertainty during a press conference on Friday. Although Alisson has started all of Liverpool's Premier League matches this season and kept three clean sheets, his availability for the next game remains uncertain. Here's more.
Slot addresses Becker's injury and training status
Slot provided further information about Becker's injury, stating that it occurred before the midweek game at San Siro. "Alisson is still a doubt if he can train today. We have to wait and see," Slot said. He also clarified that the issue is related to one of Alisson's muscles, raising questions about his readiness for Saturday's game against Bournemouth.
Alisson's concerns over increasing football workload
Before the UEFA Champions League opener, Becker expressed concerns about the growing demands on footballers. He stated that "nobody asks the players what they think about adding more games." This comment highlights a potential issue in the sport's scheduling and player welfare. Slot, who transitioned from Feyenoord to Liverpool this summer, also shared his views on the difference between football calendars in the Netherlands and England.
Slot's perspective on Premier League schedule and player rotation
Slot acknowledged the additional four games in the Premier League and the League Cup, but did not see this as a significant departure from his experience at Feyenoord. He highlighted that "the main difference with Premier League to Europe is we have to play at Christmas and New Year." Slot emphasized on the importance of player rotation due to the long season, stating that they "need a lot of players so they also need once in a while playing time."
Slot expresses confidence in Darwin Nunez's future performance
Despite Darwin Nunez's limited playtime and lack of goals for Liverpool this season, Slot remains optimistic about his future contributions. He praised Nunez's performance against Inter Milan and expects him to start scoring soon. Slot emphasized that like all players, Nunez needs to "work really hard and the goals will come." This statement underscores Slot's belief in the Uruguayan international's potential to excel in upcoming games.
Liverpool and Becker's season so far
Liverpool are currently fourth in the Premier League with nine points from their four matches. They have won three of them and lost one match. The club has scored seven goals and conceded one. Meanwhile, Alisson has featured in all four games managing three clean sheets. The Reds also started well in the Champions League, beating AC Milan 3-1 at the San Siro. Alisson played for Liverpool versus Milan.
Becker's stats for Liverpool in the League
The goalkeeper has 205 Premier League appearances for the Reds and has managed 89 clean sheets since his transfer from AS Roma in 2018. He also has scored one goal for the club in addition to making three assists. Overall, he has 268 appearances across competitions for Liverpool. He owns a total of 115 clean sheets to his name.
