Liverpool FC star Alisson Becker 'unrecognisable' as he shows off new look after injury update
Alisson Becker has showed off his new look as he hopes to return to the starting line-up for tomorrow's game against Wolves. The Liverpool FC goalkeeper has missed the last two games with an injury.
However, Arne Slot provided a positive update on the number one's fitness. The head coach said: "He trained yesterday a part of our session with the group, so we’re expecting him to do the whole session today. So, we think he is available but of course we have to train today.
“And of course we’re really happy with Alisson being back but I want to emphasise the fact that Caoimhin [Kelleher] did really well in the two games he was in goal for us, so another example of me having two, and I think even three, good options in certain positions.”
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The Reds return to action tomorrow at 5.30pm when they take on Wolverhampton Wanders at Molineux Stadium. Alisson has spoken to BBC's Football Focus ahead of the Premier League clash.
The Brazilian was interviewed by former goalkeeper, Joe Hart, for the chat, which will be broadcast on BBC One at 12pm on Saturday. The former Celtic and Manchester City goalkeeper was taken aback at the start of the chat when he saw that Alisson has changed his usual look.
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He said: "You look so different without a beard." The Liverpool goalkeeper was in stitches as he said nobody was able to recognise him after the image change.
The 31-year-old said: "Everybody in the building looked at me and said, who is this guy? People in the stadium, yesterday when I arrived, they didn't recognise [me]."
Fans also spotted Alisson's new look in an update posted on his wife's Instagram page this week. Alisson has been married to Natalia Becker since 2015 and the couple share three children.
Natalia regularly posts updates on her family to her 350,000 followers on social media. Earlier this week, she shared a picture of herself and Alisson at Restaurant Mana, a high-end Michelin-starred restaurant in Ancoats, Manchester.
In the post, which has been translated into English, Natalia said: “Celebrating our love, our 12 years together. Exceptional restaurant, with this dessert that surprised and excited me! ‘Leite e Mel”- He brought us to this place and gave us this land, a land flowing with milk and honey. Deuteronomy 26:9."
Fans took to the comments and said Alisson looked unrecognisable without his beard. Jordan Armitage said: “Where’s the beard gone Ali?”
Adam Miscandlon said: “I miss Alisson’s beard.” Shelley said: “Ali doesn’t look same person without his beard.” By contrast, Tommy Rahmawanto said: “Now we know the reason why Alisson shaved his beard, congratulations man, looking fresh and sharp.”
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