Is anyone else upset that fans and pundits are putting players like Ederson and David Raya alongside Alisson Becker?
We are constantly told that these players are the benchmark for goalkeepers today and that they are just as good between the sticks as they are with their feet.
This may sound extreme, but every time I hear this, I get a little confused. preach nonsense. Because while Ederson and to some extent Raya are good goalkeepers, they are nowhere near the level of Liverpool’s number 1 goalkeeper.
Alisson is the best stopper in world football. I’d say he’s the best in Premier League history. In fact, he is the best player in the history of the Premier League, but because he is a Liverpool player, the opposing fans don’t recognize him. He is also very good at keeping the ball at his feet, but is not as good at playing from the back as his compatriot Ederson. But he is better than most players and Alisson is the reason Liverpool are in title contention this season.
The Reds beat Crystal Palace 2-1 to lift Arsenal top of the Premier League. The Brazilian made the difference in his first game since the 1-1 draw with Manchester City. He made two important saves. The first came in the first half when Jefferson got a hand on Lerma’s effort. Alisson made a powerful effort and flicked the ball back over the post before being blocked by the defence.
Then, after extra time, Joachim Andersen’s header from Alisson’s close range looked easy to score. The average goalkeeper could get at least two goals against Palace. But Alisson showed once again why he is far from average. This is a normal situation for the former Roma goalkeeper. He joined the Reds in 2018 and since then Liverpool have exceeded expectations in terms of their numbers.
According to UnderStat, the Brazilian averaged 6.9 saves per season in five full seasons on Merseyside. What we say: was the goal worth the points? I think you could argue that 6.9 goals is worth at least 10 points per season. Since Alisson’s arrival, Liverpool have averaged 8.9 points higher than expected. In his last season at Roma, he averaged 10.46 goals in Serie A. He is a very good goalkeeper. He is second in the game right now. People try to bring Ederson into the conversation, but I couldn’t agree more.
For the most part, City’s goalscorers underperform when considering goals allowed and goals expected. People think he deserves it because City are so entrenched in defense that he is rarely involved. Alisson is one of the best goalkeepers playing in a top team and is very busy. So it is unmatched and has lasted almost 10 years.So let’s stop comparing it to ordinary batteries and give it the credit it deserves.
