Arne Slot has tough Liverpool transfer decision to make after what Alisson did
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has continued to prove his credibility as one of the world’s best goalkeepers at the Copa America.
The Brazil number one faced off against Reds teammate Luis Diaz and Colombia in a 1-1 draw on Tuesday.
Alisson will face familiar opposition again in the quarter final against Darwin Nunez and Uruguay.
His performances will catch the eye of Arne Slot as the new Liverpool manager assesses his options ahead of his first season at the club.
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Alisson has shown no signs of slowing down as he approaches his sixth year in a Liverpool shirt.
The 31-year-old kept a clean sheet and completed 100 percent of his passes in Brazil’s opening Copa America 0-0 draw against Costa Rica, as per Sofascore.
He made 0 saves in a straightforward encounter but has since made 10 saves in the last two matches as he averages a 7.13 match rating for the tournament.
In typical Alisson fashion, he made one error leading to a shot, but Diaz snatched at the chance and fired his effort straight at his club teammate.
Moments of system malfunction are an occurrence in Alisson’s game, most notably in Liverpool’s 4-1 defeat to Manchester City at Anfield in 2020.
Liverpool fans accept the mad moments from their goalkeeper as they know what they get in return.
Last season Alisson made the fewest number of appearances in the Premier League since his arrival.
He faced 109 shots when on the pitch and saved 73.4 percent which despite featuring less than his peers, was the second highest percentage [FBref].
Alisson recorded 10 passes leading to a shot with 0.39 per 90 which ranked first.
Caoimhin Kelleher has been open about his desire to play first-team football [The Athletic, 29 May].
It is hard to see a chance for Kelleher to displace Alisson in the first-team barring a season-ending injury.
He has proven to be a fantastic understudy in the past few seasons.
But it is becoming clear that he must seek pastures new if he wants to be a Premier League number one.
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