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Alisson cannot wait to make Liverpool return
LONDON, Sept 25, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is
back in full training and nearing a return to competitive action after six
weeks out with a calf injury.
The Brazilian number one was carried off in Liverpool’s 4-1 victory over
Norwich on the opening night of the Premier League season on August 9.
“I’m on a good way, I think we are nearly there,” he told the Liverpool
website.
“I can go outside to the pitch to do some goalkeeper work and I feel very
well.
“I feel confident and I think now it’s just about getting all my power,
all my confidence to come back and do what I love to do.”
Alisson was named men’s goalkeeper of the year at FIFA’s annual awards
ceremony in Milan on Monday for his role in helping Liverpool win the
Champions League last season.
Even without the inspirational goalkeeper, the Reds have also made a
brilliant start in their quest to end a 30-year wait to win the Premier
League, winning all six of their opening games to take a five-point lead over
Manchester City.
Stand-in ‘keeper Adrian, who only joined the club four days before the
Norwich game, has overcome an uncertain start and was pivotal to a 2-1 win at
Chelsea on Sunday.
And Alisson admitted the Spaniard’s form has allowed him not to rush his
recovery.
“I think the boys are doing very well, all the team (and) Adrian
especially,” he added.
“He’s a special guy who came late in the season, he just came and shows
everyone his value, not just as a player but as a person and that is the more
important thing.
“He is doing very well on the pitch. I have peace to recover in a proper
way so it’s better for everyone.”
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has hinted Alisson may not return until
after the October international break, but the 26-year-old is desperate to
get back on the field and play his part in the push for the title.
“If I look back, two weeks ago I couldn’t even walk properly. Now I’m
running, jumping on my right leg that was injured so I’m really happy for
that,” he said.
“The games, the atmosphere at Anfield, the away games, all games when I
watch on the TV, I just think how I want to play, I want to be there, I want
to help my team-mates. I’m looking forward (to being back), I can’t wait any
more!”
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