Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has called on his teammates to carve out their own legacy as they pursue the Premier League title under new manager Arne Slot. The Reds have made an impressive start to the season, holding a six-point lead at the top of the table with a game in hand over second-placed Arsenal. Reflecting on his experience as part of the Liverpool squad that ended a 30-year title drought under Jurgen Klopp in 2019-20, Alisson emphasized the need for the current team to focus on their unique journey. While acknowledging the achievements of that era, which included winning the Champions League the season before, he stated, “What makes me happy is this group of players – we have the quality to do something special.”
The current Liverpool squad retains a strong core of players from their previous title-winning campaign, including stalwarts like Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold. However, significant reinforcements have been made, with midfielders Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Alexis Mac Allister joining, alongside attacking options like Luis Diaz and Cody Gakpo. Slot, who arrived from Feyenoord in the summer, has introduced a more possession-oriented tactical style, differing from Klopp’s intense, transition-heavy approach. Alisson pointed out that while some players remain from the previous regime, the team now relies on controlling games with greater emphasis on ball retention, marking a clear evolution in their playing philosophy.
As Liverpool prepares for their next challenge against West Ham, the Brazilian shot-stopper underlined the importance of staying focused and avoiding comparisons with the past. Drawing lessons from the 2018-19 campaign, where Liverpool saw a 10-point lead overturned by Manchester City, Alisson stressed the commitment and discipline required to maintain their current momentum. “We don’t have to compare ourselves with the teams in the past. We have to create our own history this season,” he remarked. With the club poised to extend their lead further, Alisson’s rallying cry encapsulates Liverpool’s determination to not only reclaim the Premier League crown but also establish a fresh chapter under Slot’s leadership.
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