Alisson, Oxlade-Chamberlain closing in on Liverpool returns, says Klopp

Klopp said Alisson who has not played since last month, is regaining full fitness alongside Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who is yet to feature this season for Liverpool.

Published : Dec 11, 2020 20:04 IST

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker will resume training after shaking off a hamstring injury and could return for Sunday's Premier League clash at Fulham, manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker will resume training after shaking off a hamstring injury and could return for Sunday's Premier League clash at Fulham, manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday.
lightbox-info

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker will resume training after shaking off a hamstring injury and could return for Sunday's Premier League clash at Fulham, manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker will resume training after shaking off a hamstring injury and could return for Sunday's Premier League clash at Fulham, manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday.

Alisson has not played since Liverpool's 1-1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion last month and Klopp said the Brazilian was close to full fitness along with midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who has not featured this season due to a knee issue.

"Ali will train today and if everything is fine, he can play," Klopp told reporters.

READ |

"Apart from that, Oxlade-Chamberlain is in normal training. He was doing parts of training for a week or so. We'll see if the situation demands to involve him as soon as possible but I don't know if this weekend is that moment.

"We had a game (against Midtjylland) three days ago and we had some niggles, but it can be more. The diagnosis isn't done. Kostas (Tsimikas) we've to see, Diogo (Jota) - he got a knock."

Champion Liverpool is second in the league behind Tottenham Hotspur on goal difference and hosts Jose Mourinho's side next week after the clash against 17th-placed Fulham.

ALSO READ |

"I hope none of our players will think about Tottenham when we're at Fulham. The situation is like it is, at the top of the table and everywhere there isn't a lot of distance between teams," Klopp said.

"Fulham are a really good side and the performances they've shown have all not been rewarded with results. The fight to stay in the league is tight as well and... if you let them play they'll play.

"Since Scott parker took over there, there's been constant development... getting promoted from the most difficult second tier in the world is a tough one and he did that as a pretty young coach. He's doing a good job, I respect that."

Sign in to unlock all user benefits
  • Get notified on top games and events
  • Save stories to read later
  • Access to comment on every story
  • Sign up / manage to our newsletters with a single click
  • Get notified by email for early bird access to discounts & offers to our products
Sign in

Comments

Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide to our community guidelines for posting your comment