Alisson Becker, Giorgi Mamardashvili, Freddie Woodman and Armin Pecsi of Liverpool during a training session at AXA Melwood Training Centre(Image: 2025 Liverpool FC)

Alisson Becker has hinted he is closing in on a return from injury for Liverpool. The Brazilian has missed the Reds’ last four matches after being forced off with a hamstring injury against Galatasaray last month.

Giorgi Mamardashvili has come into the side in the absence of the goalkeeper, but Liverpool’s recent struggles have continued with Arne Slot’s side suffering defeat in five of their last six matches.

The Dutchman is expected to make a change in goal for the Reds’ League Cup clash with Crystal Palace on Wednesday night, with third-choice Freddie Woodman in line to make his debut for the club.

Slot made a similar change in the League Cup fourth round last season in the absence of the injured Alisson, with Vitezslav...