Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is set to make his return against Manchester United this weekend after completing his recovery from a calf injury.

Brazil’s number one will be declared fit ahead of the Old Trafford fixture, providing he completes another full week of training as is expected.

Alisson has stepped up his training schedule during the international break and is now deemed ready for his first team comeback.

He has not featured since the opening day of the season when he sustained a calf tear against Norwich City.

Adrian, who signed as a free agent just a few days before the Premier League kick-off, has proven himself an exceptional deputy over the last two months.

It is testimony to the Spaniard’s efforts that Liverpool have maintained a 100 per cent domestic record despite the loss of last season’s golden glove winner.

Liverpool have not won a league game at Old Trafford since 2014 credit: Reuters

But Alisson was critical to Liverpool’s defensive improvement when he made the move from Roma a year ago so it will come as a relief to manager Jurgen Klopp to have him part of the first team picture again.

Liverpool head to Manchester seeking a record 18th consecutive league victory, a feat that would match Manchester City’s run under Pep Guardiola two seasons ago.

More importantly, they are looking to protect an eight point lead over their nearest rivals.

Despite United’s current troubles, Liverpool have not enjoyed much success at Old Trafford recently.

They have won there only once since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement - during the 2013-14 campaign when David Moyes was still in charge.

Klopp has earned a couple of Premier League draws and a 1-1 draw in the Europa League since becoming Liverpool manager.

United are one of only two English clubs to have stopped Liverpool winning in the last 20 Premier League fixtures, the sides playing out an uneventful 0-0 draw last February.