Arne Slot has delivered a major fitness update ahead of Liverpool final Premier League game of the season against Brentford.
The Liverpool head coach confirmed that both Alisson Becker and Alexander Isak will train today as preparations continue for what is expected to become an incredibly emotional afternoon at Anfield.
The update surrounding Alisson will come as a massive relief for Liverpool supporters.
There has been growing speculation around the Brazilian goalkeeper’s situation in recent weeks after reports suggested he had already been fit and training for some time.
Questions had even started emerging among fans about why he had not yet fully returned despite positive comments from Carlo Ancelotti regarding his condition.
Now, Slot’s latest comments strongly suggest Alisson is very close to full involvement again.
But this update also carries an emotional edge.
Because alongside the confirmed departures of Mohamed Salah and Andrew Robertson, speculation has continued growing that Alisson himself could potentially leave Liverpool this summer as part of a wider rebuild.
Nothing has been confirmed regarding the goalkeeper’s future.
However, ongoing rumours linking him with interest from abroad have left many supporters anxious that Sunday may not only be emotional for Salah and Robertson.
It could potentially become emotional for Alisson too.
For many Liverpool fans, the thought of losing all three players feels almost impossible to process.
They have been central figures in one of the greatest modern eras in the club’s history.
Champions League winners.
Premier League champions.
Leaders.
Mentality monsters.
And players who helped restore Liverpool back to the very top of world football under Jürgen Klopp.
Alisson’s importance especially cannot be overstated.
Even during one of Liverpool’s most turbulent seasons in years, many supporters still view him as arguably the best goalkeeper in world football.
His composure, leadership and ability to rescue Liverpool in huge moments have repeatedly defined the modern Liverpool era.
That is why the possibility of this potentially becoming his final Anfield appearance has added another emotional layer to an already huge occasion.
Sunday’s atmosphere is now expected to be incredibly intense.
There will be tributes.
Mosaics.
Farewell celebrations.
And likely huge emotion inside the stadium from supporters fully aware that an era is coming to an end.
At the same time, Liverpool now head into the game with Champions League qualification virtually secured, removing some of the pressure around the occasion itself.
Attention will also remain firmly on Slot.
After months of criticism, dressing room rumours and growing uncertainty surrounding his future, every decision made by the Liverpool manager will be heavily analysed.
But for now, the positive news is that Liverpool appear to be getting key players back at exactly the right moment ahead of one of the most emotional days Anfield has seen in years.
Jamie (The Kopite View)
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