Alisson “on the verge of tears” after being left with a blank sheet in Liverpool’s win over Fulham, according to Jurgen Klopp.
The Reds kept their close Champions League football by eliminating the Cottagers, the team that had held them to a draw on opening day. Mohamed Salah proved to be the winner of the match on the spot when he closed the 30-goal mark for the season.
Alisson’s whitewash, however, thrilled the Brazilian. Liverpool’s defence has not been as solid as it once was, underlined by the fact that their No. 1 has conceded 3 goals in a game seven times this season. the most valuable, provoking an infrequent reaction.
Klopp told Premier League Productions: “Alisson was about to cry with a blank sheet of paper. It’s rare for us this season. It’s very nice, especially for him. “
Despite the German’s comments, Alisson has been left with 12 blank sheets this quarter, third in the league and only stepped up through David de Gea and Nick Pope, while he has racked up more than fellow foreigner Ederson, who has 10 with Manchester City.
The Brazilian said of his and the team’s efforts: “Really satisfied to keep a clean sheet. Tonight, it was also amazing to keep the 3 points. It was a tough game against a smart team. They don’t get the Effects in the last few games, but they play well, they are a genuine risk to the opponent and tonight they showed it.
“For us we work together as a team, we work very well with the ball, defensively also very well. We gave them some chances but that’s football, also the quality of the opponent. I am satisfied for tonight by the 3 numbers and the blank sheet.
Early in the season, Fulham beat two Reds in a 2-2 draw in August and Klopp was a complete compliment for the way they played this time around. “Super strong opponent, I can no longer respect what Marco [Silva] is doing there,” he said. Of course, we can improve the game in those moments, but we can improve. We’ve played a lot worse in the past.
The win leaves Liverpool comfortably fifth, but lost Manchester United fourth to four points despite two more games. His next assignment is a game against Brentford, who have already had the best of them this season in west London.
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