Press conferenceTeam news: Arne Slot on Alisson, Bradley and more ahead of Fulham v Liverpool

Alisson was absent from the matchday squad for Wednesday night’s Merseyside derby win as the Brazilian continues to follow concussion protocols after a collision while on international duty last month.

Bradley was not involved against Everton at Anfield either, and Arne Slot has confirmed the Reds are still checking on his readiness for a return from injury.

Asked during his pre-Fulham press conference about Alisson’s condition and if Curtis Jones could continue at right-back this weekend, the head coach replied: “That also depends on if players are coming back, the last one.

“Of course, Trent [Alexander-Arnold] and Joe [Gomez] will not be back in the upcoming weeks. Conor, we have to wait and see if he is ready to be with the squad for Sunday.

“Then of course Curtis is an option because he did well, but I think Jarell [Quansah] did well a few times in that position also. Let’s wait and see which decision we make on Sunday.

“And with Ali, it is simple: it is a concussion and you have to tick all the boxes. The moment he does, he will be in goal. The moment he doesn’t, we are following the protocol.”

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Meanwhile, Slot is hopeful Liverpool – who hold a 12-point lead of the league with eight games remaining – came through the derby without any fresh fitness worries.

“The boys still didn’t come in yet,” added the Dutchman. “I hope because Macca [Alexis Mac Allister] finished the game that it is all good with him.

“But sometimes adrenaline or just keeping on running can help you, and then when you have a night of sleep you can come back and feel, ‘Hmm, maybe I do feel something now.’

“But I hope and expect everybody is ready to play on Sunday again from the ones that were on the pitch yesterday.”