Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker mentioned victory and a clear sheet in a 1-0 Champions League win over Girona was the right solution to make his comeback after a two-month harm layoff.
The Brazilian had been sidelined since struggling a hamstring harm in a 1-0 victory for the Premier League and Champions League leaders at Crystal Palace on October 5.
Arne Slot’s males prolonged their one hundred pc European report this season to 6 video games in Spain on Tuesday, however wanted the 32-year-old to make various important saves.
“Nice to be again,” Alisson instructed Liverpoolfc.com. “Truthfully, I used to be wanting ahead to this second (after) 9 weeks working so exhausting, you can’t imagine.
“I needed it to be good for us, and ideal means three factors and a clear sheet for a goalkeeper.
“After all the efficiency, we all know that we may have performed higher with the ball and with out it, however I’m glad anyway as a result of it was exhausting work for me to return again and I simply need to hold this sense, having fun with each sport any more and keep match.”
In Alisson’s absence Caoimhin Kelleher shone as an understudy till a expensive late error in final week’s 3-3 draw at Newcastle.
Slot, although, mentioned he had no hesitation in restoring a person he believes is one of the best goalkeeper on the planet as his primary.
“He confirmed once more right now why I mentioned so many occasions that he is our first goalkeeper,” mentioned Slot.
“That has nothing to do with Caoimhin -– he did so, so properly. However Alisson has been so vital for this membership for thus a few years, for his nation as properly.
“He confirmed right now that he is most likely among the finest, in my view one of the best goalkeeper on the planet.”
Slot was vital of his facet’s show in opposition to Girona, however Alisson pointed to a gruelling schedule to justify a slight dip because the excessive of beating Actual Madrid and Manchester Metropolis comfortably within the area of 5 days.
Liverpool have a four-point lead on the high of the Premier League and a sport in hand over second-placed Chelsea.
And they’re just about assured a spot within the final 16 within the Champions League with two video games to spare within the league part.
“We’re not machines and we’re going to have not-so-good days, however the good factor in soccer is you’ve got one other likelihood in three days,” mentioned Alisson.
“Simply look to the nice issues we did within the video games in opposition to Manchester Metropolis and Actual Madrid, and carry on doing that.”
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