Liverpool won't rush Alisson return from injury

11 September 2019 12:22
ESPN FC's Alejandro Moreno speaks of Virgil Van Dijk's importance to Liverpool, after the Dutch star-man was awarded UEFA player of the year. Shaka Hislop presents his weekly power rankings and is given quite a bit of stick by the FC guys for how he ordered the top 10. After Watford parted ways with Javi Garcia, the FC crew assess the chances that Tottenham's Mauricio Pochettino could leave his post this season. Alisson's rehabilitation from a calf injury has entered the next phase with the Liverpool goalkeeper doing outside drills during the international break. The Brazil international has been sidelined since the Premier League opener against Norwich City, but stepped up his recovery at Melwood over the past week. The 26-year-old has done extra strength work in the gym, but more promisingly, has been able to work on Melwood's pitches to sharpen his footwork, catching and passing. ESPN Luck Index ESPN's Luck Index: Man City, Aguero unlucky? Man United lucky? Marcotti: Luck Index 2019 lessons Liverpool refuse to......read full article

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