Carlo Ancelotti has delivered hugely positive news regarding Alisson Becker after confirming the Liverpool goalkeeper has now returned to full training following injury.
Speaking ahead of the upcoming international fixtures, Ancelotti revealed Alisson has been training normally for the past two weeks and is expected to be fully ready both for Liverpool’s final Premier League match against Brentford and for the World Cup with Brazil national football team.
Ancelotti said:
“Alisson is returning from injury but has been training for two weeks. He is doing normally, he is well, and I believe he will play the next game [vs. Brentford].”
The Brazilian manager also reassured supporters that even if Alisson does not feature against Brentford, there is no concern about his overall condition heading into the summer tournament.
He added:
“Even if he doesn’t play, he has the time to be 100% for the first game of the World Cup.”
That update will come as a major relief both to Liverpool supporters and Brazil fans after concerns surrounding the goalkeeper’s recent injury absence.
Despite Liverpool’s difficult season overall, Alisson has once again been one of the few consistently reliable figures in the squad.
Many supporters believe the Brazilian remains one of the best goalkeepers in world football and arguably Liverpool’s most important player during difficult moments over the last few years.
His return now provides at least one positive heading into the final game of a turbulent campaign.
Liverpool’s defensive struggles this season have only highlighted how important Alisson remains to the team.
Without him, the lack of confidence and organisation at the back has often looked even more exposed.
That is why seeing him fully fit again ahead of both Brentford and the World Cup is hugely significant.
For Brazil, Ancelotti’s comments are equally important.
The national team will head into the World Cup expecting Alisson to play a leading role as one of the tournament’s elite goalkeepers.
And with the manager now publicly confirming his recovery is progressing smoothly, confidence will grow that Brazil will have their number one available and fully sharp for the competition.
After months filled with injuries, uncertainty and off-field drama at Liverpool, supporters will simply be happy to see one of the club’s true world-class players back fit and smiling again.
Jamie (The Kopite View)
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