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Alisson Becker has opened up on his recent injury nightmare after making an impressive return to action in Liverpool ’s 1-0 win over Girona . The 32-year-old started in Spain as the Reds maintained their perfect record in this season’s Champions League league phase , thus marking his first appearance since limping off with a muscle injury against Crystal Palace at the beginning of October. Showing no signs of rust, Alisson produced a number of crucial saves during the first half to keep the La Liga outfit at bay and ensure the game was goalless at half-time . He then made an impressive stop right at the start of the second half to deny Arnaut Danjuma. Those saves in addition to commanding his box at set-pieces created a platform for Liverpool secure the victory which was given to them from the penalty spot as Mohamed Salah made no mistake from 12 yards. Whilst Reds head coach Arne Slot wasn’t best pleased with the overall performance from his side, he reserved special praise for his goalkeeper who has revealed what he went through to return to fitness. "It's great to be back, amazing feeling. It was a long wait for me this time," he told TNT Sport. "It was an injury after a small injury and then a big one. "Nine weeks I think I was away, but working really hard everyday in the gym. When you are injured you work even more than when you are fit and playing and try to recover as much as you can. "But when you are injured you have no excuse, you have to prepare, you have to stop for a while, then prepare, work hard. It's like doing a pre-season again in the middle of the season. "I'm so glad to be back, I'm really thankful for the physios, the doctors, my personal pyshio and my personal fitness coach. All those guys who worked together with me this time." Alisson more than played his part to leave Liverpool on the brink of officially qualifying for the last 16 stage with two games to spare - against Lille and PSV Eindhoven in the new year. With Atalanta losing at home to Real Madrid coupled with Bayer Leverkusen beating Inter Milan, a couple of results on Tuesday have gone in the Reds’ favour and it remains to be seen if they have cause for further celebration following Wednesday night’s fixtures.Undeterred, military court convicts another 60 over May 9 riots involvement
In a growing escalation of tensions, China has imposed sanctions on seven US companies following the US’s approval of a $571.3 million military aid package to Taiwan. The move came just days after President Joe Biden authorized the drawdown of defense assistance to the self-ruled island, which Beijing claims as part of its territory. China Targets US Defense Firms Over Taiwan Support On Friday, China’s Foreign Ministry announced sanctions against US defense companies Insitu, Hudson Technologies, Saronic Technologies, Aerkomm, and Oceaneering International. In addition, China’s action extends to Raytheon’s subsidiaries in Canada and Australia. The sanctions are a direct response to the US’s continued military support for Taiwan, which China views as a violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Impact of Sanctions As part of the sanctions, China will freeze the assets of these companies within its borders and prohibit them from conducting business with Chinese organizations and individuals. This significant measure is aimed at increasing pressure on US defense firms involved in Taiwan-related activities. US-Taiwan Security Tensions Escalate The sanctions follow a series of actions that have heightened tensions between the US and China, particularly regarding Taiwan. While the United States does not officially recognize Taiwan diplomatically, it remains the island’s key ally and largest supplier of weapons. Washington’s recent defense budget proposal for 2025, which includes a security cooperation initiative with Taiwan, further intensifies the friction between the two superpowers. China’s Firm Stand on Taiwan Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized that Washington’s support for Taiwan will only backfire. She stated, “China will continue to take all necessary measures to firmly defend its sovereignty, security, and development interests.” Beijing has conducted several rounds of military drills near Taiwan as part of its strategy to assert control over the region. This latest round of sanctions follows China’s earlier actions this month, which targeted 13 US companies for selling arms to Taiwan. These sanctions reflect Beijing’s broader strategy to exert economic and political pressure on those perceived to be supporting Taiwan’s military capabilities.
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