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Alisson reveals that he defied Liverpool doctors who insisted that he faced a long period on the sidelines due to injury … and was so determined that he cut his recovery time in HALF
- Alisson has opened up about how he was able to return earlier than planned
- The Brazilian made a surprise return to Jurgen Klopp’s starting eleven on Saturday
- Reds No 1 Alisson’s prayers have been answered by returning ahead of schedule
Alisson Becker has revealed that he refused to listen to the doctor’s orders, as a rigorous training regimen allowed him to cut his projected rehab time in half.
Liverpool’s number one made a welcome return to Jurgen Klopp’s team on Saturday against Sheffield United, 21 days after he injured his shoulder ligaments in a training ground collision; Initial indications were that Alisson would be out until mid-November.
His importance to Klopp’s team was illustrated the following night when Adrian, his substitute, made mistakes during the 7-2 loss at Aston Villa. Liverpool’s defense does not look the same when Alisson is not playing and, even with Virgil van Dijk absent, there was calm again at the weekend.
Liverpool’s Alisson spoke about how he was able to return earlier than planned due to injury
Alisson suffered two separate major injuries last season, a torn calf muscle and a hamstring problem, but was determined not to miss more football this season and worked day and night to get back between the posts. .
“I pray a lot,” Alisson said. Seriously, I pray a lot! I also did many treatment sessions. I was every day for five or six hours at the club, receiving treatment from the physiotherapists; working with the fitness department and after two weeks I was able to be together with the goalkeeping coaches again.
‘We started taking captures. I was not able to dive (immediately) but then two and a half weeks, I started diving. Then three days before the game (Sheffield United), I started working hard, taking on hard shots, doing full-range dives, so on Friday I gave the boss the green light.
“I believe that my faith and my hard work help me in this speedy recovery. Every ligament injury you have, be it your ankle, shoulder, or knee, you still feel something strange. It’s not pain, but you feel it for a couple of weeks. It’s nothing that limits the way I play. ‘
Alisson will be among tonight’s spots in the Champions League against FC Midtyjlland and Liverpool are expected to maintain their 100% start in Group D; The Brazil international has no worries about reappearing in 72 hours.
Klopp said Alisson’s return is a ‘big boost’ for the Reds as they defend the Premier League title
“I’m really capable of playing 100 percent and I’m comfortable with that,” Alisson said. ‘It’s good to be back and I’m very happy. I try to do my best and have the best physios on my side, helping me speed up my recovery weeks. I’m glad it’s only been three weeks, but it felt like three months.
As soon as the doctor said it was going to be four to six weeks, I said, ‘No, doctor, we’re going to two or three weeks tops.’ He agreed with me and we decided to do it. I just want to thank the physical therapists, the fitness staff, the doctors and the goalkeeping coaches who helped me. ‘
Alisson has returned to a team that will almost certainly be without van Dijk for the rest of the campaign, but both he and Klopp went out of their way to emphasize that the time has come to move on and focus on the upcoming challenges, starting against the Danish.
This is the first time Liverpool have faced a Danish rival in Europe since Brondby eliminated them from the UEFA Cup in 1995; the reality is that they should have too much firepower for Midjytlland, but Klopp doesn’t want to see any mistakes.
“They are an experienced team,” Klopp said. “They have good defenders, good soccer midfielders; speed on the wings. They have a clear plan. We also have a clear plan that is adaptable. We have to make decisions before the game and a lot during the game. I look forward to a proper fight. ‘
