Liverpool kept only their fourth Premier League clean sheet of the campaign during a comfortable 2-0 win over West Ham on Sunday.
The Reds headed into the game on the back of three consecutive defeats by a three-goal margin. Much better was needed at the London Stadium.
After missing the match against PSV Eindhoven in midweek, it was a relief for Liverpool supporters to see Alisson Becker back between the sticks to help them do that.
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Alexander Isak shakes hands with Arne Slot after being substituted during Liverpool's Premier League match against West Ham United at the London Stadium.
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Alisson has had a stop-start season, compounded by illness on Wednesday, and there was worry for the Brazilian after he needed treatment on the pitch during the first-half.
Having no doubt watched nervously as his goalkeeper lay stricken on the pitch, Arne Slot provided an update on the status of Alisson after the match.
No injury problem for Alisson
Alisson has forged an unfortunate reputation as one of the most injury-prone goalkeepers in world football over the past five years.
As a result, it is always a concern when the 33-year-old needs the help of physios during matches.
Alisson Becker receives treatment during Liverpool's Premier League match against West Ham United at the London Stadium.
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Alisson carried on during Sunday’s match, though, helping the Reds to a much-needed shutout.
And speaking in his post-match press conference, Slot confirmed that he was not aware of any problem suffered by his No. 1.
“I don’t think there was an injury, otherwise you cannot keep on playing. I think he’s okay,” said the Liverpool head coach.
“He didn’t have a lot of work to do so I assume that he’s ready to play again.”
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Arne Slot dismisses Milos Kerkez injury concerns
As well as Alisson, there was some mild concern for Milos Kerkez after the Liverpool left-back was withdrawn on Sunday.
However, when asked whether Kerkez was also okay, Slot dismissed any issue as simply being cramp related.
With Florian Wirtz back, Hugo Ekitike able to shake off an injury from Wednesday and more vital minutes – and a goal – in the tank for Alexander Isak, it was a good day for the Liverpool squad.
They should now bounce into Wednesday’s match against Sunderland feeling much more like themselves, with Slot having almost a full squad to pick from.
It has been a tough old road for Alisson and Liverpool in recent months, but there is light at the end of the tunnel after all.
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