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Connor O'Neill

Caoimhin Kelleher makes Alisson standards admission and Liverpool 'tight bond' claim

Caoimhin Kelleher believes he is reaping the rewards of working alongside Alisson Becker and has opened up on the 'tight bond' between Liverpool’s goalkeepers.

Kelleher is currently the Reds' back-up keeper behind Alisson, having overtaken Adrian in the pecking order at the club.

The Republic of Ireland international has featured 14 times for Reds since joining the club from Ringmahon Rangers back in 2015.

Kelleher was his side’s standout star in their penalty shootout win over Leicester City in last month's Carabao Cup quarter-final at Anfield.

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And back in November, Jurgen Klopp brought Brazil legend Claudio Taffarel in as the first team's third goalkeeping coach.

Taffarel, who won the World Cup with Brazil in 1994, works alongside the club’s other goalkeeping coaches, John Achterberg and Jack Robinson.

"It's a great environment to learn and improve in with such experienced coaches and goalies as well," Kelleher told BBC Radio 5 Live when asked about the goalkeeping team.

"We have Alisson, who is one of the best in the world, and Adrian as well, so two senior experienced pros who have really helped me and young lads coming up from the academy."

Before the Irishman continued: "It's the best to train with him every day. To bring your standards and levels up by just watching him, the techniques he uses and how calm he is in all situations.

"His positioning is very good. He makes saves that other goalkeepers would make look difficult, but he makes them look very easy when it's actually a great save.

"His handling is very good, catching balls that other keepers would parry away. If I ever do need to speak to him about anything he would always help me."

Kelleher then concluded on Taffarel, saying: "I wasn't born for that but still, as a goalkeeper, you would know the name

"When we knew he was coming in it was a big boost especially for a goalkeeper. There was a lot of excitement to work with him and he has been really good. He's a goalkeeping legend so to be able to work with him is class."

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