Liverpool receive boost as Alisson expected to return for West Ham game

Liverpool are ‘hopeful’ that Alisson will be back for the Premier League clash with West Ham, according to the Liverpool Echo.

The Brazilian has been out since injuring his shoulder in training earlier in the month, with a six-week absence expected at the time.

Alisson has been progressing well, however, and currently looks ahead of schedule. Adrian has struggled in his place, making an error in the shock 7-2 defeat to Aston Villa and generally looking a shaky presence.

This latest report claims that Liverpool believe Alisson will be available for the week of West Ham on October 31st, acting as a huge boost to Jurgen Klopp.

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The importance of Alisson’s return cannot be downplayed, especially with Virgil van Dijk now a long-term absentee with cruciate ligament damage.

The 28-year-old is a colossal figure between the sticks, bringing an aura in the Reds’ goal and excelling with his shot-stopping, distribution and decision-making.

This is going to be a testing period for Liverpool’s defence without Van Dijk, but in Alisson, they have arguably the best goalkeeper in the world. He will need to have a big season and remain injury-free from this point on, if the Reds are to retain the Premier League title.