Alisson Becker is poised to return for Liverpool’s Champions League match in Spain on Tuesday. The Brazilian goalkeeper has been sidelined since October due to a hamstring injury sustained during a 1-0 victory at Selhurst Park.
In his absence, Caoimhin Kelleher has stepped in, helping Liverpool maintain their lead in both the Premier League and the new European format. Alisson’s inclusion in the 19-man squad traveling to Catalonia, as announced by Liverpool FC on X (formerly Twitter), signifies progress in his recovery.
It’s uncertain whether Alisson will start against 30th-placed Girona. Manager Arne Slot may prefer to wait until Alisson is fully fit before reinstating him as the starting goalkeeper. Slot previously stated, “We are just waiting for the moment Alisson is completely fit because Caoimh is doing too well to put Alisson in goal if he is only 50%.”
Given Girona’s relative inexperience in European competitions, Liverpool might opt to rest Alisson a bit longer. Regardless, the team is fortunate to have a reliable backup in Republic of Ireland international Caoimhin Kelleher.
Liverpool’s full 19-man squad includes: Alisson, Kelleher, Jaros, Gomez, Endo, Van Dijk, Diaz, Szoboszlai, Nunez, Salah, Jones, Gakpo, Elliott, Robertson, Gravenberch, McConnell, Alexander-Arnold, Norris, and Quansah.
