Arne Slot has revealed Alisson is close to returning but is not yet ready to return for Liverpool’s Merseyside derby with Everton this weekend.

The Brazilian has not played for the Reds since sustaining a hamstring injury in the win at Crystal Palace in October.

The Reds will be without seven players for the trip to Goodison Park due to suspension. With Alexis Mac Allister but the Dutchman is unconcerned over his midfield options.

While Alisson, Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa are all close to returning, three others are still a while away.

“Alisson is not ready yet but he will be ready soon,” Slot told ufabet http://ufabet999.app

. “Midfield is not our main concern at the moment if you see how close they are to being back. My concern is that there are three more injuries and that is in defence.

Despite being without a host of names for the derby Slot appeared to be keeping positive as he looks to return the Reds to winning ways at the first time of asking. Revealing his approach ahead of the historic fixture. He said: “As a manager you always lean on your players for your idea and plan. But it always depends on the players if they are ready to work hard and play their best.!

“Diogo is close to coming back, Federico is close to coming back and Alisson is the same. “

That means Ibu, Connor and Kostas will have to wait a little bit longer before they can play.”