The Liverpool stalwart should feel 'ashamed' as Slot makes an 'unfair' decision about his rival, who stars in his place

The Liverpool stalwart should feel ‘ashamed’ as Slot makes an ‘unfair’ decision about his rival, who stars in his place

Former Liverpool man John Aldridge believes Alisson will feel “embarrassed” if he immediately replaces Caoimhin Kelleher in the Reds net as it is not “fair” if the latter is dropped by Arne Slot.

Kelleher has regularly stepped in for Alisson when the Brazilian has been injured. He also plays a lot of cup football, where the basic players have rest.

The Republic of Ireland international never seems to disappoint when given opportunities in the Liverpool net.

This season, with Alisson missing 10 games so far through injury, Kelleher has enjoyed an extended run in the first team and has kept Liverpool at the top of both the Premier League and Champions League, keeping four clean sheets in seven games in those competitions. .

With Alisson now fit again, former Red Aldridge believes it would be unfair for him to immediately return to the side in Kelleher’s place.

“Caoimhin Kelleher was great and I actually think Arne Slot has to make a very big decision in the coming weeks. “Once Alisson is fit, I don’t think it’s fair for Kelleher to be relegated to the bench,” he said. Liverpool echo.

“I think he’s been absolutely first-class. He’s been flawless with everything he’s done in the games and I think Ali will look at it and be ashamed when he goes back in because he’s done such a good job.

“It’s sleepless nights, because in football it was always the case that if you scored goals, you stayed in the team. If you keep a clean sheet, you stay in the team. It will be very interesting and it will be difficult for the manager.”

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Kelleher wants to be number 1

Kelleher is widely regarded as one of the best understudies in the Premier League, and he would probably make a good No. 1 goalkeeper if given the chance, with 19 clean sheets in 55 games during his Liverpool career.

He has previously campaigned for that opportunity, stating that he wants to be a first choice goalkeeper.

“I was very clear (last summer) that I wanted to play first-team football, whether that was here or elsewhere. I wanted to be a No. 1,” he said.

Former Celtic man Chris Sutton has campaigned for him to move to the Hoops, despite admitting it he “could move anywhere” because he is the best backup goalkeeper he has seen in the Premier League.

Liverpool round-up: Big exits on the card

A number of big names could soon be leaving Liverpool with Trent Alexander-Arnold out of contract at the end of the season. rejected the latest offer to stay on Merseyside.

Mohamed Salah is also out of contract at the end of the current season, but his family are said to have settled in England, which could keep him at Liverpool.

In the meantime, TEAMtalk is aware that Virgil van Dijk’s contract negotiations are going well.

But Wataru Endo could be sold in Januarywith Liverpool instead looking to sign another midfielder to take his place in the squad.

Alisson vs. Kelleher

Alisson wins 7 draws 0 losses 1 goals against 3 clean sheets 5 Kelleher wins 7 draws 1 loss 0 goals against 5 clean sheets 4

Liverpool’s record with Alisson as a starter versus their record with Kelleher from this season