Alisson Becker: Why Liverpool goalkeeper is the best in the world in one-against-one situations analysed and explained

16 April 2025, 12:19 | Updated: 20 April 2025, 12:35

It was Jarrod Bowen who ran through on goal. West Ham had beaten Liverpool's offside trap. But not their goalkeeper. Alisson Becker saved. Bowen became his latest victim. Just another example of why the Brazilian is the best in those moments.

"He is onside," said Jamie Carragher on co-commentary for Sky Sports. "But he is up against the best goalkeeper in the world in terms of one-on-one situations." He is right. But what exactly is it about Alisson that makes him better at it than other goalkeepers?

Against Bowen, Alisson had a good starting position but what was striking was how swift he was to move off the line and smother the shot. The England forward did not exactly dally but by the time he had brought the ball under control, Alisson was upon him.

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