Under Jurgen Klopp, Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker has developed into a world-class goalkeeper, not only in the Premier League but also internationally. He has been trusted by new coach Arne Slot and is an absolute regular.
Interest from Saudi Arabia arrived this summer, but he has remained loyal to his Liverpool contract and has been selected as a defender this season.He is still one of the world’s leading shot-stoppers, although he has been out injured for increasing periods in recent years.
However, Georgian goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili will officially join the team next year. Competition will be fierce, but David Lynch, a British journalist, said the club would not stand in the way of the player’s move if he wanted to leave.
“I would say it’s a possibility that Alisson could leave next summer,”
“I wouldn’t say it’s guaranteed because a lot is up in the air, but if that Saudi offer comes and he just decides it’s the right time, Liverpool won’t stand in his way if they get a decent fee.”
“So that is a genuine possibility that Liverpool have to contend with.”
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The Brazilian goalkeeper’s experience is hard to discard and some see him staying at Anfield for at least a year to get used to the Premier League.
Irish goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher is likely to leave at the end of the season, and losing two goalkeepers at once is a difficult situation for the team.
More importantly, the contract of third-choice goalkeeper Vitezslav Jarosz is also up for the season. The goalkeeping squad could be revamped, but what decision will Liverpool make…?