With two squads that are packed with so much quality, it is almost easy to forget which fundamental principle makes Manchester City and Liverpool so great – their goalkeepers.
Alisson and Ederson are Brazil’s premiere shot-stoppers and have both been two of Europe’s best since their introduction to English football. It’s perhaps quite unfortunate that they both must battle it out for the same spot internationally, however.
Historically, the Liverpool no.1 has been preferred by Brazil, making 54 caps compared to Ederson’s 18 in total. But the pair, despite playing the same role, have some very different traits.
