Liverpool manager Arne Slot has given an important update on the fitness of his key players ahead of the highly anticipated Premier League encounter against Manchester United. Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Slot confirmed that goalkeeper Alisson Becker will remain sidelined for at least another week, dealing a significant blow to the Reds\u2019 preparations.<\/p>\n
\u201cAlisson will not be available this week\u2026 he won\u2019t be there next week either,\u201d Slot said, indicating that the Brazilian shot-stopper\u2019s return is still some time away. The absence of Alisson means Liverpool will likely continue to rely on Caoimh\u00edn Kelleher between the posts as they face one of their biggest rivals.<\/p>\n
However, there was some positive news for the Merseyside club. Defender Ibrahima Konat\u00e9 is set to return to training, offering Slot a timely boost in defence. \u201cIbrahima Konat\u00e9 will train today, whilst Ryan Gravenberch is completely fit,\u201d Slot added, confirming that the Dutch midfielder has fully recovered and is available for selection.<\/p>\n
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