Former goalkeeper Dida has explained what makes Liverpool’s Alisson one of the “strongest” goalkeepers in Europe.
Alisson has been a key part of Liverpool’s success so far this season, with the club aiming to win their first Premier League title in 19 years.
What makes Alisson so “strong”? Five things you need to know…
- Liverpool signed Alisson last summer from AS Roma for a transfer fee of £66.8 million, at the time a record fee for a goalkeeper.
- The 26-year-old has kept the most clean sheets in the Premier League this season (13).
- He has only conceded 22 goals in 31 games in all competitions this season.
- Aligning with Jurgen Klopp’s passing style, Alisson averages 28.20 passes per game.
- Alisson has played every minute of Premier League football so far this season.
Speaking to reporters, the former AC Milan and Brazil player discussed what he feels are the qualities that make Liverpool’s No.1 such a “strong” man to have in the net.
Dida said: “I could see his qualities from the very beginning,” Dida told the ECHO.
“He was very agile and quick to read the offensive schemes. It was very clear to me that he would become a top player.
“I did not give him any particular advice, but when you train together I think everyone tries to get something from the other to improve.
“The only advice I gave him is to be always focused and always participate in the game even when the ball is far away. This helps team-mates to be more relaxed and to trust you.”
Heaping praise on the entirety of the Liverpool team – specifically the defence – Dida believes that Alisson’s confidence has spread throughout the rest of the squad.
“Liverpool have conceded only 15 goals in the Premier League – they have the best defence,” Dida continued.
“Clearly, it’s thanks to the whole team but certainly Alisson’s personality gives more confidence to defenders and consequently to the whole team.
“Alisson is one of the strongest goalkeepers in Europe. You could already see his huge potential when he was a kid.”
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“It’s amazing to watch them play”
The Brazilian also had time to send praise in the direction of Liverpool’s main man, Jurgen Klopp.
With the Merseyside club competing at the top end of the Premier League and still in the Champions League following on from last season’s final appearance, the club are simply thriving under Klopp’s leadership.
“Klopp is doing a great job with Liverpool,” Dida said.
“He has qualified for the Champions League in the past two seasons and the journey to the final of the competition last May was fantastic.
“He is a coach with a great degree of enthusiasm for his job and I think the team perceives it. They are doing great this season and competing for trophies. It’s a team that entertains and it is amazing to watch them play.”
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