Liverpool’s preparations for the upcoming trip to West Ham have taken another interesting turn, as Arne Slot provided fresh clarity on the fitness of three major players—while quietly hinting at a deeper issue affecting his squad.
✅ Alisson Edges Closer to Return
The Liverpool boss confirmed that Alisson Becker completed a full training session on Thursday and is now expected to be in contention for the weekend. It’s a massive lift for the Reds, especially after the chaotic moments witnessed in the heavy defeat to PSV.
Whenever the Brazilian is absent, Liverpool lose not just a goalkeeper, but a calming leader. Slot will be relieved to have his world-class shot-stopper back at just the right time.
🔄 Wirtz Nearing Team Training
Slot also shared encouraging news on Florian Wirtz, revealing:
> “Florian will have his final rehab session on Friday. If everything goes well, he could join the group on Saturday.”
Wirtz’s start to life at Anfield has been disrupted by recurring fitness issues, but there’s no questioning his ability. Ensuring he gets a consistent run of games remains one of Liverpool’s priorities this season.
The creative midfielder hasn’t featured since picking up a muscle injury during the clash with Nottingham Forest.
⚠️ Injuries Influencing Selection Decisions
Interestingly, Slot once again pointed to short-term fitness problems when explaining some of his recent team choices.
Just as he previously mentioned that Ibrahima Konaté hadn’t trained properly before a match while defending his decision to use Joe Gomez, the manager again highlighted how unpredictable knocks are shaping his back-line options.
It’s becoming clear that Liverpool’s injury list is quietly dictating more than fans may realise.
🤕 Ekitike a Doubt for the Weekend
The biggest uncertainty surrounds Hugo Ekitike. Slot described the situation as cautiously optimistic:
> “They don’t expect it to be a major issue… but with games coming fast, we’ll have to see about the weekend.”
The young forward played through clear discomfort against PSV. Slot admitted afterwards that he wondered throughout the match why Ekitike didn’t look himself—only to learn he’d been carrying a back problem from the early stages.
Thankfully, the issue isn’t considered serious, though he may sit out Sunday’s fixture.
🎯 A Bit of Stability at Last?
With Alisson set to return, Wirtz on the verge of rejoining team training, and Ekitike avoiding long-term trouble, Liverpool finally have a few reasons to breathe a little easier heading into a crucial stretch of fixtures.
Slot’s updates may offer optimism—but his subtle reminders about injuries suggest the club’s bigger challenge is far from over. 🔥🔴
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