""I would have said over the last few years Alisson," Friedel tells FourFourTwo on behalf of BetVictor. "His one-versus-one goalkeeping has been outstanding. That ability has allowed his coaches, whether that be Jurgen Klopp before or Arne Slot now, to play a high line and be very aggressive in their defending. He is not only a fantastic shot stopper but he's also very good with his feet.""
"Since joining Liverpool in 2018, Alisson's shot-stopping and composure in possession have transformed Liverpool's defence and inspired the Reds to major silverware, including two Premier League titles. His sweeping allowed Klopp's side to compress the pitch, suffocating opponents high up the field, and Slot has reaped the rewards of the Brazilian's experience since taking over in the summer of 2024."
Brad Friedel holds the Premier League record for most consecutive appearances at 310 games. Alisson was the clear frontrunner among Premier League goalkeepers in recent years due to outstanding one-versus-one goalkeeping and strong feet. Alisson's shot-stopping and composure in possession transformed Liverpool's defence after his 2018 arrival and helped secure major silverware, including two Premier League titles. Alisson's sweeping enabled Liverpool's high defensive line under Klopp and continued under Arne Slot. Injuries and illness this season interrupted Alisson's rhythm. David Raya has stepped forward as the current standout, offering similar sweeping, distribution and shot-stopping qualities to sustain aggressive, high-line defending.
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