Alexander Isak is set to return to the Liverpool squad for Saturday's Premier League clash with Chelsea after missing the defeat to Manchester United with a minor injury, manager Arne Slot has confirmed.
Goalkeeper Alisson Becker remains sidelined with a hamstring problem, but Slot revealed that second-choice Giorgi Mamardashvili could be in line to deputise after recovering from a gash sustained against Everton last month. The Georgian had been expected to be out for at least another week.
Mohamed Salah is still out with a hamstring injury, but Slot confirmed that Ibrahima Konate and Florian Wirtz are available despite missing training earlier this week. Konate had a personal issue and Wirtz was unwell, but both trained on Thursday.
Speaking ahead of the match, Slot said: 'Alex trained with us again yesterday for the first time. All good. Alisson not yet, Giorgi today for first time. Mo is very, very close like Ali.'
Liverpool, currently chasing Champions League qualification, will face a Chelsea side on a run of six consecutive league defeats, having scored just once in that period. The Reds' final matches include trips to Aston Villa and a home game against Brentford.
