Alisson Becker

[Phoenix07]

Godlisson.

The way he graces his box with a 'This is a piece of piss' attitude, pinging balls to teammates like it's the same as adding one and one, making saves like it's the equivalent of breathing.

Didn't quite notice it too much against West Ham, probably because we were at home, but playing under the lights at a ground like Selhurst Park, against a ****ehawk team, how nice is it to have a goalkeeper, and not be squirming around like we've taken laxatives.

[kev776]

He will have clanger days and will cost us points, I hope he doesn't get ragged when it happens.

[Zapater]

He will have clanger days and will cost us points, I hope he doesn't get ragged when it happens.

Every keeper in the world has one every now and then. Unavoidable. As long as it isn't too often, there's no serious harm done. I'm sure the majority of people understand this.

His composure was the most impressive thing in the last game. Look forward to seeing more of it.

[poorscousertommy]

Short or long he's great. Massive credit must go to John Achterberg.

Was thinking this the other day.

Was impressed that they were readying him for a physical battle with the rugby bag training.

Obviously all the Twitter goalkeeper coaches felt no need to comment on this being a clever move.

He's on a hiding to nothing. If Alisson remains brilliant it will because of Alisson. If he makes a mistake it will be Achterberg's fault!

Don't get me wrong I've questioned him in my head in the past but sensibility took over and I realised I know the square root of **** all when it comes to whether he is good at his job or not.

[baitman]

Shame achterberg didnt do some more physical training with karius.

[poorscousertommy]

Shame achterberg didnt do some more physical training with karius.

You can't polish a turd.

He may well have done the training with him... doesn't mean you can improve his ability as a keeper!

Never thought Karius looked to have any issue physically tbf.

[dom9]

You can't polish a turd.

He may well have done the training with him... doesn't mean you can improve his ability as a keeper!

From the VVD thread:

This is true but....

Since the defeat away to Tottenham back on 22nd October last year we have conceeded the fewest goals and have the most cleansheets (in the Premier League)

[poorscousertommy]

[Irishnev]

Shame achterberg didnt do some more physical training with karius.

They’ve always done that including both Migs and Karius. They just didn’t have the physicality or mentality to success as EPL keepers

[kev776]

The top top GKs have one thing over the others, the ability to concentrate for long unused periods, then smash it when they are suddenly needed.

[Zapater]

Shame achterberg didnt do some more physical training with karius.

Klopp said that the same training was done with Karius last season to help him acclimatise him to facing set pieces in England.

[baitman]

Klopp said that the same training was done with Karius last season to help him acclimatise him to facing set pieces in England.

Ah ok, i thought it might have been a new thing as they mentioned it like it might have been a new thing to help prepare him (becker) for being roughed up.

[The_weatherman]

The top top GKs have one thing over the others, the ability to concentrate for long unused periods, then smash it when they are suddenly needed.

Yes, this is an important trait, remember Rafa talking about this when he got in Reina.

[dom9]

He's gonna **** one up sooner or later isn't he.

[kemm1]

The Brazilian Bruce...