The Liverpool Echo reported that Liverpool received double good news before the Community Shield vs. Crystal Palace. Van Dijk and Allison were both photographed returning to the training center on Thursday. The two had previously missed the pre-seas...
The Liverpool Echo reported that Liverpool received double good news before the Community Shield vs. Crystal Palace. Van Dijk and Allison were both photographed returning to the training center on Thursday. The two had previously missed the pre-season friendly match between the Reds and Athletic Bilbao.
Slot confirmed that Van Dijk missed both games due to illness, while the Brazilian goalkeeper returned from the Reds' Asian preseason tour in advance for handling private affairs. Subsequent news showed that he returned to Brazil to accompany his wife Natalia who underwent the surgery.
In an interview before facing Bilbao, Slot revealed that the two are expected to play at Wembley on the weekend: "Unfortunately, Van Dijk is sick today. Allison cannot play, and Joe Gomez and Bradley are also absent. But as of now, other players are healthy, and the new players have gradually adapted to the tactical system. We first focus on today's game and look forward to the next few weeks."
"Van Dijk will not miss the community shield under normal circumstances. Joe Gomez and Bradley are in a tight time. Allison will return to the team in time."
As the two appeared at the training base, Slot's prediction seemed to have become a reality.
While Van Dijk and Allison are expected to play at Crystal Palace, Slott will update the injuries of Joe Gomez and Bradley at the pre-match press conference on Friday morning. Additionally, Nioni was normally involved in recovery training on Tuesday, limping away against Bilbao, while Baichetic was still recuperating after undergoing hamstring surgery earlier this summer.
The Uruguayan striker will miss the Wembley battle as Liverpool has agreed to sell Nunez to Riyadh Crescent for £46.3 million.
