When it comes to backing a goalkeeper, there can be no greater praise than that from a peer and one former Liverpool man believes Alisson Becker could be the best ever to grace the Premier League.
Brad Friedel was on Liverpool's books for almost three years from 1997-2000 but only managed 31 appearances in a difficult spell, before going on to have an established Premier League career with Blackburn Rovers, Aston Villa and Tottenham. He remains a follower of the Reds, however, and believes that Jurgen Klopp has at his disposal one of the greatest keepers ever to grace the English top flight.
Speaking on behalf of 888sport, Friedel said: “Alisson is way up there. People could think he’s the best of all time and have an argument for him. Others may think it’s (Peter) Schmeichel, or (David) Seaman, or (Edwin) Van der Sar: they’re all in the conversation and it comes down to who you like. But I would not argue against someone thinking he is the best ever.