Alisson Becker became Liverpool's best goalkeeper against Leicester City on Monday night, portraying the nuances of a certain Manuel Neuer in the process.
Towards the end of Jürgen Klopp's tenure as coach in his native country, a game-changing goalkeeper emerged, Manuel Neuer. He first became a promising talent at Schalke 04, before being scouted by powerful Bayern Munich in 2011.
Klopp was managing Borussia Dortmund at the time, but despite winning two Bundesliga titles, BVB still suffered fate before the rise of Neuer. The German goalkeeper is not so famous for his ability to save shots, instead, he establishes himself as a top sweeping defender. Neuer is as bold and daring as Munich's number one. He is not shy about taking risks, and he frequently leaves the vicinity of his penalty area to sweep opponents through the ball, known for his movement and technical expertise over the counter. his colleagues.
This year 37 years old, the attack of the Gray Lobster still seems to depend on Neuer, who is currently injured. For obvious reasons, Bayern Munich seem reluctant to replace their seasoned goalkeeper, as he always seems capable of getting the job done, and when he first appeared he was almost always has redefined what it is to be number one.
Countless Neuer followers have sprung up in the years since he began to be noticed in Germany. In the modern game, the majority of goalkeepers are expected to control their defensive area to some degree, rather than simply staying in their comfort zone in the box.
Many goalkeepers try to play like Neuer, but few reach the required standard. Alisson Becker, on the other hand, is a player who looks like the heir to his throne, and Klopp is currently enjoying his own version of a special sweep keeper in Munich.
Liverpool acquired Alisson in 2018 and since then he has shown himself to be an all-rounder who can effectively do everything. He's arguably the best shooter on the continent, he can contribute to the attack and he's comfortable with the ground to sweep the ball. Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images
He did the same for Liverpool on Monday night against Leicester City. Alisson has made a total of seven defenses outside the box, the most he has shown in a Premier League game this season.
In fact, the South American tops England's top division with these numbers, averaging 2.2 defenses outside the box every 90 minutes, putting him ahead of Newcastle United's Nick Pope in terms of goals. second with 1.9 for 90, followed by Aston Villa. Emiliano Martinez.
Alisson's average goal-scoring distance in defensive action this season is 19.5 yards, reflecting his propensity to go forward and once again placing him at the top of the table. For context, Pope is again second with 17.8 yards, followed by Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga with 17.1 yards. Sign up for our EXCLUSIVE Liverpool.com newsletter!
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