Liverpool Sets Target for Alisson’s Return from Hamstring Injury

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker attends a press conference at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan, Italy, 16 September 2024. (EPA)
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker attends a press conference at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan, Italy, 16 September 2024. (EPA)
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Liverpool Sets Target for Alisson’s Return from Hamstring Injury

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker attends a press conference at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan, Italy, 16 September 2024. (EPA)
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker attends a press conference at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan, Italy, 16 September 2024. (EPA)

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is aiming to return to action this weekend, manager Arne Slot said on Tuesday.

The Brazil international is recovering from a hamstring injury and has been ruled out of Liverpool's English League Cup third round match against West Ham on Wednesday.

Backup keeper Caoimhin Kelleher replaced Alisson for the 3-0 win against Bournemouth on Saturday and is set to retain his place against West Ham.

"Alisson is getting there but I think this game is coming just a bit too early and we are looking at the weekend against Wolves, but it’s going to be tight," Slot said. "But he will not be there tomorrow so Caoimh will be in goal."

Italian forward Federico Chiesa could make his first start for Liverpool against West Ham. Slot said the offseason signing is still working his way to full fitness.

"I don’t think he’s able to play 90 minutes, he only played 25 now as a maximum in the last three, four, five months," he said. "But he is able to start, in our opinion."



Saudi Arabia, Argentina Discuss Means to Enhance Football Cooperation

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia, Argentina Discuss Means to Enhance Football Cooperation

The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat
The Saudi flag. Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) President Yasser Almisehal met on Wednesday with Argentina’s Ambassador Facundo Vila at the federation’s headquarters in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they discussed means of enhancing cooperation between the Saudi and Argentinean football federations.

The meeting aligns with SAFF’s football transformation strategy launched in September 2021, comprising seven pillars that include strengthening international relations.