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Alisson a ‘lifesaver’ in goal — Klopp

By Daily Sports on December 12, 2018

Jurgen Klopp described Alisson’s stoppage-time intervention against Napoli on Tuesday as a “lifesaver” as Liverpool reached the knockout rounds of the Champions League.

Liverpool will be in a draw for the round of 16 on Dec. 17 after Mohamed Salah’s 34th-minute goal proved to be the difference at Anfield in the must-win tie.

But, with a Napoli goal sending Liverpool into the Europa League, Alisson, the £65 million summer signing, made a crucial save to deny Arkadiusz Milik from close range. But, with a Napoli goal sending Liverpool into the Europa League, Alisson, the £65 million summer signing, made a crucial save to deny Arkadiusz Milik from close range. “The goal Mo scored – what a goal, unbelievable. And the save Ali made – I have no words for that,” Klopp said at his post-match news conference.

“That was, of course, a lifesaver tonight. I’m really proud what the boys did tonight.”

Klopp added: “It was not only one save. He had a lot of things to do tonight.

“How cool and calm he was with the ball helps us a lot in our build-up situations. When he comes out for crosses he is outstanding. And, yes, that save was just incredible.

“But if we don’t defend the whole pitch like we defended, Ali cannot make 20 saves like the last one.

“He did it. ... Incredible, unbelievable. I never saw something similar. But still he needs the other boys around.”

The win means Liverpool, last season’s finalists, have now progressed to the knockout stages in back-to-back Champions League campaigns for the first time since 2008-09.

Klopp was left delighted with the performance from his side, who are now unbeaten in their last 19 European matches at Anfield. (ESPN)

•Photo shows Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson

Source Daily Sports

Posted December 12, 2018