"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.
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
During Liverpool's memorable title-winning 2019/20 campaign, Gary Neville waxed lyrical over Alisson and insisted he was the reason Liverpool's 30-year wait for a league crown came to an end.
Neville
"Best by a mile," When you have an outstanding goalkeeper the difference it makes is off the scale.
"From a good goalkeeper to a great goalkeeper, the points that you'll win is unquantifiable. Alisson does that week in, week out. Even at Crystal Palace on Saturday, Liverpool were by far the better team but there was a 20 minute period at the start of the game when there was a couple of moments where Alisson makes a save, where if that goes in then things could change.
"He makes save after save, good decision after good decision, he's made the fewest errors, and he gives complete assurance and authority to everybody else in that team
"It's the most difficult decision on the pitch, but for a top team that's going to win the league or the Champions League, I don't know how you're going to win without having an amazing goalkeeper, and he's an amazing goalkeeper."
Klopp last season
"He is the most consistent player we have this season," Klopp conceded at the back end of last term. "If his level dropped as well we would be completely lost."
In both the good and bad times, Alisson has proven he is Liverpool's Mr. Reliable
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