"Is Alisson worth €50m? Don’t be silly, he’s worth far more than that - I don’t think many people have realised who Alisson is. This guy is a phenomenon. He is the Number One of Number Ones. He is the Messi of goalkeepers, because he has the same mentality as Messi. He is a goalkeeper who can define an era."
Some may have thought there was a touch of hyperbole about the comment from former AS Roma goalkeeping coach Roberto Negrisolo back when Liverpool were first linked, but five years into Alisson's Anfield stay no one is questioning the glowing assessment now.
To many, Alisson IS modern Liverpool. He is the Jurgen Klopp signing that most fans feel turned the Reds from a top four regular to a triumphant title challenger. Between their last league title in 1990 and his arrival in 2018, Liverpool had gone through a plethora of goalkeepers, many of whom were more than capable.
