Liverpool injury news: Alisson Becker reveals he is ‘nearly there’ after stepping up comeback from calf problem
The Brazilian was awarded the Best Fifa men's goalkeeper this week
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Your support makes all the difference.Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has handed Jurgen Klopp a boost by revealing he is “nearly there” as he nears a return from injury.
Alisson has been rehabilitating from a calf injury since the opening game of the season against Norwich, stepping out of the game at Anfield in the 39th minute of the 4-1 win on August 9.
The 26-year-old was honoured at this week’s Best Fifa Football Awards as the men’s goalkeeper of the year and the Reds could soon have their star man back between the sticks as Adrian continues to deputise.
“I’m on a good way, I think we are nearly there,” Adrian told the club’s official website after moving on from the gym to outdoor work.
“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.”
He added: “It’s massive (being fit enough to work outdoors again) because 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.
“It’s great. When you are a player you want to have the contact with the ball, with the guys on the pitch, the routine of training. It’s what I love to do.
“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!”
Adrian, who only joined Liverpool four days before the Norwich game, replaced Alisson in that match, and has subsequently helped them win the Super Cup – making a save in the penalty shoot-out that sealed the triumph – and claim victory in each of their Premier League games.
Alisson said: “I think the boys are doing very well, all the team (and) Adrian especially.
“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.”
PA Sport also contributed to this report
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