Liverpool supporters have been handed a welcome lift just days before their Community Shield clash with Crystal Palace — and it all came from a single image shared by the club on social media.
The Reds will meet the FA Cup holders at Wembley on Sunday, with both sides battling for the first piece of silverware in the 2025/26 campaign. Liverpool, aiming for their second triumph in four years, will be without Darwin Núñez, who is on the verge of sealing his move to Al-Hilal. But in a twist of good fortune, another South American star could be back in the starting mix.
📸 Alisson Spotted in Training
Liverpool’s official X account posted photos from Thursday morning’s training session, and among them was a smiling Alisson Becker. The Brazilian shot-stopper has rejoined the squad after returning from Brazil, where he was with his wife during her surgery. His comeback puts him in contention for Sunday’s showdown under the Wembley arch.
🧤 Slot’s Goalkeeping Dilemma
While summer signing Giorgi Mamardashvili impressed with a pair of superb saves against Athletic Bilbao earlier this week, head coach Arne Slot must now decide whether to reward the Georgian with another start or restore his first-choice keeper to the line-up.
With Alisson having featured only once during pre-season, Slot faces the classic manager’s headache: stick with form or turn to proven class. Either way, Liverpool’s goalkeeping department — much like when Caoimhin Kelleher served as deputy — remains among the strongest in the Premier League.
After enduring a three-month injury layoff last season, Alisson’s return is a timely reminder of the depth at Slot’s disposal. Whether he takes to the pitch or not, seeing the No.1 back in training is a huge morale boost for the Reds ahead of their first competitive match of the season.
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