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'Very very positive, looks really good': Jurgen Klopp reveals Alisson is making 'big steps' in his recovery from injury... but the Liverpool number one is set to miss Saturday's Merseyside Derby with Everton as Adrian prepares for another Premier League s

Jurgen Klopp has revealed goalkeeper Alisson Becker has made 'big steps' in his recovery from a shoulder injury ahead of Saturday's Merseyside derby with Everton.

The Brazilian shot stopper was ruled out for six weeks with the injury a fortnight ago, with back-up goalkeeper Adrian set to deputise for the Goodison Park clash this weekend.

Whilst revealing his team news ahead of the lunchtime derby, which will see Reds midfielder Naby Keita miss out through injury, Klopp claimed Alisson has been making solid improvements during the international break.

Jurgen Klopp (right) says Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson (left) is making big progress from injury
Back-up goalkeeper Adrian (above) is expected to deputise for the next few Liverpool games

Back-up goalkeeper Adrian (above) is expected to deputise for the next few Liverpool games

Klopp told the media: 'Very, very positive (news) with Ali.