Alisson underlines what’s needed to be a top goalkeeper | OneFootball

Liverpool shot-stopper Alisson Becker has underlined the attributes required to be a ‘top level’ goalkeeper.

Alisson recorded his first clean sheet of the season as Liverpool beat Arsenal 1-0 at Anfield before the international break.

The 32-year-old is targeting a third Premier League Golden Glove this season, having been recognised as one of world football’s best numbers ones in recent years.

Speaking to the club’s pre-match programme before that clash with Arsenal, Alisson said he believes positioning is the most important attribute for a good goalkeeper.

The Brazil international said he is always looking to improve weaknesses given the quality of opponents in the Premier League.

“For me, what I see as a goalkeeper, to be at the top level you need to have good positioning, first of all,” he said.

“You need to have speed, you need to have agility and to play in the Premier League you need to be strong as well and good on set-pieces and good on timings.

“To be a Liverpool FC goalkeeper, you have to be good at sweeping up some balls as well, working outside the box and also playing with your feet.

“So I think all of these attributes have the same importance for being a top goalkeeper for Liverpool FC. And I always try to improve myself in all aspects, to cover all the gaps, because I know the opposition I face here.

“They are top players in the Premier League and Champions League. Whoever we play and wherever we play, we face top players, top quality, and as goalkeepers we have to be always ready to make the difference for the team.”

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