Speaking on Friday, Andoni Iraola said he hopes Alisson Becker stays at Liverpool and stressed that contracts are a matter for the players and the club. Liverpool travel to Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Iraola hopes Alisson stays
Iraola was asked on Friday whether this could be Alisson Becker’s final season at Liverpool.
“That is a question you have to ask him,” he said. “I hope not, I hope he continues with us for more time.”
He added that contracts are “a matter for the players and the club”, and said: “We have continuous conversations with Julian [Ward] but I cannot tell you everything.”
The Liverpool Echo reports Alisson’s contract runs until summer 2027, after the club triggered a one-year extension earlier this year.
No new deal has been announced.
Crystal Palace tomorrow
Liverpool travel to Selhurst Park for a 2pm kick-off on Sunday, live on Sky Sports. Iraola said on Friday that the side now have to react after two defeats and that they need the win away at Palace.
Ryan Gravenberch remains doubtful with a heel injury. Iraola said his condition is being assessed daily and that the midfielder still has a chance of featuring against Palace, depending on how well he can manage the pain. He remains the only selection doubt.
Jeremie Frimpong is out with a muscle injury. Conor Bradley, Hugo Ekitiké and Giovanni Leoni remain out with long-term injuries. Liverpool have no suspensions.
Palace will be without the suspended Jean-Philippe Mateta, while Adam Wharton remains available despite his red card against Hoffenheim in the Europa League.
Palace manager Pierre Sage has identified Jørgen Strand Larsen and Eddie Nketiah as options to replace Mateta. Strand Larsen is considered capable of playing around 60 to 75 minutes, while Ismaïla Sarr is expected back from his groin injury after the international break.
Iraola also praised Alexander Isak’s goalscoring ability, describing him as close to a guarantee when given opportunities. He confirmed that Bradley Barcola remains primarily a winger despite being used through the middle against Fenerbahçe.
International call-ups
As confirmed on Friday, Rio Ngumoha, 18, is in England’s senior Nations League squad for Croatia at Wembley on Thursday 12 November (7.45pm) and Spain in Madrid on Sunday 15 November (7.45pm).
Trey Nyoni, 19, is in the England Under-21s for friendlies against Portugal and France at Ashton Gate on Friday 13 November and Monday 16 November (both 7.30pm).
Bradley Barcola, 24, and Jérémy Jacquet, 21, are both in France’s squad for Italy in Milan on Thursday 12 November and Turkey in Bordeaux on Sunday 15 November.
Academy forward Will Wright, 18, has received his first England youth call-up, joining the Under-19s for European Championship qualifiers against Slovenia, Belarus and Austria. Liverpool say he has scored 13 goals in 12 appearances so far this season.
Ronald Araujo has been voted Liverpool’s Standard Chartered Men’s Player of the Month for October after starting all six matches during the month.
Transfers
There have been no significant new transfer developments from reliable sources overnight.
Alejandro Balde: Spanish newspaper Sport reports that the Barcelona left-back’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has been exploring potential moves involving several Premier League clubs. Liverpool are reportedly among those made aware of the conditions of a possible deal, with Barcelona favouring a sale worth around €40m. Mendes is said to consider a loan with an option to buy more realistic. There is no confirmed Liverpool approach or offer. Credibility: Medium.
There have been no credible new developments concerning Lamine Camara or El Hadji Malick Diouf. Our previous credibility ratings remain unchanged.
There are no other significant developments concerning contracts, ownership, investment or senior club staffing.
Also this weekend
Liverpool Women host Arsenal at Anfield on Sunday in the Women’s Super League, kick-off 12pm UK time, live on Sky Sports.
Fixtures (UK times)
Sunday 8 November: Crystal Palace v Liverpool, Premier League, 2pm (Sky Sports)
Sunday 22 November: Liverpool v Manchester United, Premier League, 4.30pm (Sky Sports)
Wednesday 25 November: Club Brugge v Liverpool, Champions League, 8pm
Sunday 29 November: Everton v Liverpool, Premier League, 12pm (TNT Sports)
Wednesday 2 December: Liverpool v Sunderland, Premier League, 7.30pm (Sky Sports)
Saturday 5 December: Chelsea v Liverpool, Premier League, 12.30pm (TNT Sports)
Wednesday 9 December: Liverpool v Porto, Champions League, 8pm
Saturday 12 December: Liverpool v Leeds United, Premier League, 3pm
Wednesday 16 December: Liverpool v AFC Bournemouth, Carabao Cup quarter-final, 8pm (ITV and Sky Sports)
Saturday 19 December: Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspur, Premier League, 5.30pm (Sky Sports)
All times GMT and subject to change.
