Jurgen Klopp jokingly described his number 1 Alisson Becker as “quite annoying” after praising the Brazilian for his latest world-class performance in goal.
The former Roma player produced a penalty save between a series of important saves as the Merseysiders secured their first successive Premier League win of the season since August 31.
“What kind, huh? Extremely handsome and intelligent, he’s actually quite annoying,” Squawka told the German after the match.
The latest result leaves the Anfield-based side in seventh place in the top flight, just four points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.
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It’s all tongue and cheek, of course, and we’re clearly extremely lucky to possess arguably the best goalkeeper in world football.
Thibaut Courtois may have something to say on the matter after his Champions League heroics secured a perhaps slightly undeserved victory over Klopp’s men in Paris, though it’s hard to question Alisson’s status in recent years or so.
With us looking to develop positive form on our slow march back up the board, our efforts will largely depend on our rock behind the baseline.
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