Without Liverpool’s renowned culture and European tradition, they might not have acquired one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
Alisson, who transferred from Roma to the Reds in a transaction worth up to £67 million, asserts as much.
Alisson, who is now a fan favorite, joined Liverpool in 2018 despite intense interest from Chelsea.Back in 2018, the Brazil international was in high demand as a shot-stopper after helping the Serie A team advance to the Champions League semifinal.He was the player whom Chelsea was most interested in replacing when Thibaut Courtois left to join Real Madrid.
Unlike Liverpool, who may have had their finest goalkeeper ever in the late Ray Clemence, Alisson has become a fan favorite.
The European Cup semi-final matchup between Liverpool and Roma, which they won 7-6 on aggregate, could have been quite different.
Alisson made the choice to relocate to Merseyside as a result of a 5-2 first-leg victory at Anfield, when he was horrified by the hostile environment.
“I think that game served as an experience of living a day at Anfield, seeing the crowd up close,” he stated in a statement to Brazilian source UOL Sport.
However, they were ultimately rejected by the 30-year-old, which prompted them to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga for £71.6 million, a goalkeeping record sum.
The Blues, who haven’t had a reliable goalie in the last five years, have been plagued by this rejection.
After winning every major club title available, including the Premier League and Champions League, his decision was justified.By AFP or its licensors
“That influenced my decision to choose Liverpool. If you ask me to describe the experience of competing at Anfield as an adversary, I’ll use the term “horrible.””Anfield is a beautiful stadium; when the fans gather together to play, it’s really raucous, and in that game, they were ‘on fire.
“I received a proposition from Chelsea as well, but playing for Liverpool made me feel much better. So is Jurgen Klopp, the boss.
“He is an incredible individual and one of the greatest coaches in football history.
He tries his best to make us feel at ease while playing and to bring his flair to the team, according to me.
Alisson also revealed in a separate interview with FourFourTwo in February 2019 that his selection was significantly influenced by Liverpool’s love of the European Cup.
He said, “I went to Roma when I initially left Brazil and I selected Liverpool because I thought this would be the finest step for my future.
Chelsea has a new manager and wasn’t participating in the Champions League. I’ve also always been a fan of Liverpool’s past.
Alisson chose Liverpool in large part due to the atmosphere at Anfield, and is happy to have them on his side.Source: AFP
“This club has five European Cups to display in its trophy room. I sincerely desired to participate in that history.”With Roma, I came quite close to taking home the trophy, and I’m working hard to do the same with Liverpool.
He achieved his aim in 2019 by winning the Champions League, defeating Premier League rivals Tottenham 2-0 while keeping a clean sheet.
And three years later, Liverpool lost to Real Madrid in Paris, preventing him from adding another winner’s medal to his ever-expanding trophy cabinet.
The fact that Liverpool has won every major award for the past five years is conclusive evidence that Alisson made the right decision.
Alisson has also won the Premier League, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, and Club World Cup in addition to the Champions League.
In May 2021, he even came up with a last-second winner in Liverpool’s 2-1 victory away at West Brom to help Liverpool secure an improbable top-four finish.
“If not for battling for your dreams, what is life? To win the Champions League is my ultimate goal.
In May 2021, Alisson scored one of the Premier League’s most thrilling goals.Source: AFP
Alisson, the Reds’ goalkeeper who won the Best FIFA Goalkeeper title for 2019, is very close to playing 250 games for them across all competitions.Alisson’s status has never been in question, despite the significant alterations Klopp has made to his midfield and offense over the past year.
