Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is ready to return for the champions as the Premier League returns this weekend.
The Brazilian, 33, has not played since injuring his hamstring in September but is an option to start against Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday.
Manager Arne Slot said: “Alisson trained last week and this week, so he will be able to play tomorrow if things go well today.
“If he’s ready to play, he’ll start.
“But unfortunately we have some problems after the international break. Conor Bradley is not able to play and Florian Wirtz is not able to play.
“It’s far from ideal.”
Liverpool spent big last summer to bring in Wirt and Alexander Isak, among others.
Asked about the possibility of Liverpool strengthening their squad in the January transfer window, Slot said it was the last thing on his mind.
“There are so many games to play before that,” he said. “The only goal we have right now is to win football games.”
He also ignored a question about his team’s chances of retaining the title.
“We don’t think about it or talk about it,” the Dutchman said. “Same last season when we were top of the league, it’s just about the next game.
“The best way to judge a ranking is after 38 games. The second best way, in my opinion, is after 19 games. Let’s see where we are then.”
