Carlo Ancelotti drops Alisson injury update after missing last 10 Liverpool games
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlissonAlisson has not played for Liverpool since March due to a hamstring injury, but he has been included in Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil squad for this summer's World CupCarlo Ancelotti included Alisson in Brazil's World Cup squad(Image: AFP or licensors)Carlo Ancelotti said that he is confident Alisson will be fit to figure in this summer's World Cup after selecting Liverpool goalkeeper in Brazil's squad for the tournament.Alisson has not played for Liverpool since March due to a hamstring injury, and has generally struggled to stay fit over the last couple of seasons.When he is fit, though, Alisson remains one of the best goalkeepers in the world, and has been Brazil's No.1 for the majority of the last decade.Alisson was included as one of three goalkeepers in Brazil's squad, along with former Manchester City star Ederson and Gremio's Weverton.READ MORE: Liverpool fans have Alisson transfer theory after seeing new home kit for next seasonREAD MORE: 8 Liverpool stars at risk of playing final game for club in Brentford deciderAddressing his decision to include Alisson in Brazil's squad, Ancelotti said: “Alisson is returning from injury but has been training for two weeks. He is doing normally, he is well, and I believe he will play the next game (for Liverpool).“Even if he doesn’t play, he has the time to be 100% for the first game of the cup.”Alisson reacted to his call up on social media, writing: "Praise the Lord for this convocation!"What a great honor to represent my country!
A privilege, accompanied by a huge responsibility to wear this shirt! We will fight with all our might to find our dream sixth star!
Let's go together."Ahead of Liverpool's loss to Aston Villa last weekend, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot confirmed that Alisson had returned to training after two months out.Alisson has not played for Liverpool since March(Image: Getty Images)However, the Brazilian was absent from the gameday squad, as Giorgi Mamardashvili completed 90 minutes during the 4-2 defeat at Villa Park.Considering he returned to training last week, there is a good chance that Alisson will figure for Liverpool when Brentford visits Anfield in the Premier League this weekend.The Reds may need to win that game to secure Champions League qualification for next season.Liverpool's requirements on the final day of the campaign will depend on the outcome of Bournemouth's Premier League meeting with Manchester City on Tuesday.If Bournemouth wins that game – a result which would hand Arsenal the title – the Cherries will go into the final weekend of the season just one point behind Liverpool in the standings, leaving Liverpool needing to beat Brentford to absolutely guarantee a top-five finish.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAlissonLiverpool injury news