Liverpool may have to prepare for life without Caoimhin Kelleher, warned Robbie Keane, in light of their difficulties breaking into the first XI.
It’s thanks in large part to the Reds’ world-class No. 1 Alisson Becker, who remains one of (if not the) best goalkeepers in the entire world.
“How long do you keep the fire? That’s their problem,” the former Tottenham and Reds star told the Echo.
“Is he good enough to play number 1 in a Premier League team? I definitely think he is from what I’ve seen of him. He looks calm, authoritative and is very good with his feet.
“The problem is that you have one of the best goalkeepers in the world in front of you, so what do you do? Only he can answer that.
“There will definitely come a stage in his career, maybe in a few months or a year, where he wants to go and play regular football.
“He is going to have a problem because he has the best goalkeeper in the world in front of him.
“He has to make a decision for himself whether to stay or go. I would encourage any gamer to try and play as many games as he can.
“He is 23 years old, a good age for a goalkeeper, but only he can answer if he is happy or wants to leave.”
With Jurgen Klopp describing the Irishman’s impact in last year’s Carabao Cup final as ‘unbelievable’ (as reported in the Belfast Telegraph), there is no doubt that the German would be very disappointed to see his No.2 go. in the near future.
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Having said all that, we could hardly envy such a talented goalkeeper leaving in search of more regular minutes, particularly given his ambitions to become a regular starter for his national team.
It would potentially leave us with some additional important work to do in another transfer window to replace the former Ringmahon Rangers star, although we may yet see the club put their faith in another rising young star given the multiplicity of exciting talent we have. in youth. squads
Loan youngster Marcelo Pitaluga would have to be considered in contention to fill any vacant spots, we would hope, should the need arise.
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