**Liverpool could still potentially have Alisson available for this weekend’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace, according to journalist James Pearce.**
Alisson has been arguably the greatest goalkeeper in Reds history since joining from Roma in 2017, but unfortunately, injuries have started to creep in more and more as the years have passed.
The 33-year-old hasn’t featured for Liverpool since the 4-0 win at home to Galatasaray just over a month ago, with Giorgi Mamardashvili filling in.
But now the Georgian is out for several weeks with an injury of his own, meaning Freddie Woodman may have to start at home to Palace on Saturday afternoon, having produced a calm cameo in the dramatic 2-1 win away to Everton last weekend.
Alisson was still expected to be out for a while, but in a fresh twist, Pearce has taken to [_X_](https://x.com/JamesPearceLFC/status/2046642626191839687?s=20) to claim that he could return to training this week, putting him in line to feature against Palace:
_“Still a chance that Alisson resumes team training at Kirkby later this week ahead of Saturday’s clash with Palace. No decision yet. Liverpool’s No.1 has been targeting United away for his comeback. Woodman on standby for full PL debut.“_
**Potentially huge boost for Liverpool before Crystal Palace**
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With all due respect to Woodman, who did an admirable job at Everton, having Alisson back for the Palace game would feel significant, giving Liverpool a more solid feel.
Thankfully, the visit of the Eagles doesn’t feel quite as pressurised as it could have been, however, with Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat away to Brighton on Tuesday improving the Reds’ Champions League qualification hopes.
Alisson shouldn’t be rushed back, though, with the 29-year-old Woodman an experienced figure who has shown that he can fill in when required.
But there is no doubt that seeing the Brazilian colossus back between the sticks would be a great sight, bolstering Liverpool’s hopes of finishing a poor season positively, ultimately trying to leapfrog Manchester United and Aston Villa into third place in the Premier League.
Alisson still hopefully has another few years in him at Anfield, but the injuries are now a concern, and you have to expect a few absences each season moving forward.