Goalkeeper Alisson has missed the Reds’ last six matches due to injury but Arne Slot said on Friday morning he may be able to play at Anfield on Saturday.
With Mamardashvili sidelined by the injury he sustained during last week’s win over Everton, Woodman – who replaced the Georgian off the bench at Hill Dickinson Stadium – will start versus Palace if Alisson is not ready.
Slot said at his pre-match press conference: “Giorgi will definitely not be available for tomorrow and also not for the upcoming weeks. Ali is close to a return to play, so let’s see if tomorrow comes too early, yes or no.
“And that leaves, of course, Freddie Woodman as an option, who is definitely fit.”
The head coach also confirmed Joe Gomez is available again after the defender missed the Merseyside derby.
“He is back in the squad, so that’s really positive because last week I only had two centre-backs that were playing and no-one on the bench so it’s really helpful that Joe is back,” Slot stated.
The boss also provided an update on Wataru Endo, who has not played since getting injured in the victory at Sunderland in February.
Slot said: “Wata is starting to go outside. Not with the team yet, but starting to do exercises outside on the pitch with the rehab team so he is making steps, but he will not be available next week for (Manchester) United or the week after.
“But we are hoping and expecting him to be back in the end of the season.”
