“Let’s see” – Slot offers fresh Alisson update before Palace clash

The fact our No.1 is even being considered is a significant step forward, particularly given how cautious the club have been with his recovery so far.

Liverpool weighing risk ahead of Palace clash

We already saw earlier this week that Alisson had returned to the AXA Training Centre, although images showed him working in the gym rather than out on the grass, which hinted that a return against Palace might come just too soon.

Slot’s comments now reinforce that idea, with the final decision likely to come down to whether the Brazil international can safely handle match intensity without risk of a setback.

From our perspective, it’s a delicate balance because the importance of having him back can’t be overstated.

As has been highlighted this season, Liverpool are far more vulnerable without the former Roma stopper, with a significant proportion of our defeats coming when he hasn’t featured between the posts.

That context explains why the coaching staff won’t rush him back unnecessarily, even with such an important game approaching at Anfield.

Still, the key takeaway is that Alisson is now close, and whether it’s Palace or the following fixture, his return looks imminent at a crucial stage of the season.