I can’t speak for all fans but I’ve already seen some Liverpool fans on FB saying he was better than De Gea last season based on some silly whoscored rating.
Obviously De Gea is far better.
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Obviously De Gea is far better.
I am not going to argue the point as I haven't seen enough of him but there's a lot of united fans who watch a lot of Roma games to make these pronouncements.
Not that I expect him to be better, just don't get where people get their knowledge from.
The only Roma games I watched were in the CL and he didn’t look like the best in the world - which he would need to be if he’s better than De Gea.
Personally I know how good De Gea is and until Allison does it week in week out in the PL, then saying he’s better or worse doesn’t hold much substance. I’ve read he isn’t great under a high ball which is always great to view when joining the PL.
Also he didn’t look anything special in the World Cup, but that’s international football so it’s not a direct gauge and I won’t use that to judge him.
Brilliant lad
Had seen this thread last few days and have just clicked on it for the first time. Had thought before it must be the name of a female player, something to do with the new United ladies team. Only realising now who it’s about 
By that same token if someone had only watched DDG in the World Cup they wouldn't think he’s anything special.
Alisson is a class above Ederson for me, and Ederson was a top 3 keeper in the prem last season.
Now with that money Roma will buy someone big on the attack (and probably will replace Alisson with Areola)
Seems like you didn’t read my last sentence.
Difference is, De Gea has been top class for say 3/4 years. Alisson has one good season and is being bought for £67m.
Everyone is an expert on this keeper now.
I love this board. You're all absolute mogs. I love it.
I love this board. You're all absolute mogs. I love it.
Yes, but if you were to sell de Gea, you would probably double up on the price?
I don’t rate Alisson higher than De Gea, but I do agree that De Gea is a bit overrated in England because he gets more exposure compared to someone like Oblak.
It's going to be interesting next season for sure. So many so called top dogs playing in goal.
Lloris - Alisson - De Gea - Ederson.
If Courtois would not leave 4/6 highest rated in EPL.
Interesting to see who claims the golden glove...
Lloris - Alisson - De Gea - Ederson.
If Courtois would not leave 4/6 highest rated in EPL.
Interesting to see who claims the golden glove...
Let’s see how he fares first.
Poor Danny ward being built up in the press a few days ago
Poor Danny ward being built up in the press a few days ago
I think Leno will also surprise a few with how good he is... plus Pickford potentially if he continues his world cup form... And even courtois goes I'm sure chelsea will spunk a ton of cash on a replacement (oblak?)
Some top keepers!
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Great, sounds like it's sorted then. Wouldn't mind seeing the back of both Karius and Mignolet know and promote Ward to second GK.
Imagine going from living in Rome to living in Liverpool though, poor lad.
Imagine going from living in Rome to living in Liverpool though, poor lad.
Fortune of cash for a keeper. Always question marks around players coming from other leagues - especially keepers where the league styles can be very different.
Having said that, Liverpool have definitely shown they’re willing to mix it with the big boys now when it comes to transfers. With both Salah and firminho recently signing new contracts, they look like a solid squad now.
Having said that, Liverpool have definitely shown they’re willing to mix it with the big boys now when it comes to transfers. With both Salah and firminho recently signing new contracts, they look like a solid squad now.
I never argued that though
You missed Andy Robertson of that list. Altough a quick search shows Keita was 54 and only Virgil was the only other player above 50.
Great post .
I dont know a lot about Klopps comment or when he said but it would be interesting to know this for me. Maybe he pressed a few buttons or maybe made these comments before the Coutinhio money but I really don't give a shit . I seen on here last week in the Liverpool thread about us not prioritising a new keeper . We gets one so some of you still get on one. Iam not sure of what we have spent but ins and outs and net spend surely comes into it . I have five spuds that I bought for a quid each so then I sell two spuds and buy another three. Also , I would like to know the average spend of teams since Klopp has been here. Surely the likes of Shaqiri , Robertson ( legend already in our eyes and you'd fecking love him at United and cost only 8 million , Solanke I do believe was a bargain but I don't know a lot about him being honest.
And your second paragraph is spot on mate .
A 4 year plus 1 is normal. But 6 yrs?? In Klopp's words what if the player becomes long term injured
6 years is a long contract. Risiko.
Reminds me of the one we gave Moyes (facepalm)
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That's £53m + £9m add-ons. If all add-ons would be realized, it'd be £62m or €69,5m.
The number is right in the tweet you posted, somehow if all the addons are met it will be €69,5m when the number in tweet says €73m
It's 56 million pounds btw.
You're right, I just used the first "euros to pound" link via Google but wasn't really reliable it seems
Looking at his youtube videos, which I know are not a full reflection of the player, I have to say that his shot stopping ability is not great. He has great reflexes, no doubt, but there were a few double saves which only came because he wasn't about to either hold the ball or he parried the ball back into danger, if the opposition scored from the second shot you would consider them errors by the keeper. He also seems to play from the back a lot and there were situations where he took a long time on the ball and nearly lost it to the opposition.
Alisson did not have a great reputation before last season and therefore is riding more on his previous season. I think it would be more sensible to spend a world record fee on a keeper with more than 1 year of great performances, Oblak would seem the better choice. Overall, seems a very high risk signing and there still a lot left to determine regarding whether he is truly world class.
I admit my ignorance regarding him though as I have only seem him through youtube and the UCL matches v Liverpool.
Alisson did not have a great reputation before last season and therefore is riding more on his previous season. I think it would be more sensible to spend a world record fee on a keeper with more than 1 year of great performances, Oblak would seem the better choice. Overall, seems a very high risk signing and there still a lot left to determine regarding whether he is truly world class.
I admit my ignorance regarding him though as I have only seem him through youtube and the UCL matches v Liverpool.
It's a good fee tbh. Sorts out a problem area long term in a position where top quality is rare.
Don't know where to post this, but his back up in NT (apart from Ederson), Cassio made incredible save tonight for Brazilian league
https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQOAcToAGVA
https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQOAcToAGVA
Great save. He got there right on time.
Seems more like a technical issue rather than a shot stopping one.
True, but don't you think it's risky to spend a world record fee on a keeper with a clear technical issue?
So will She join LFC woman team then?
He looked pretty ropey in the World Cup. To me he doesn't look like a keeper who is going to command his box and his defence. I can see quite a few howlers from him this season.
I think Ederson should be Brazil's number 1 but lets see how he gets on in the Prem. Seems an awful lot to spend on a keeper. Liverpool are really spending shit loads so would be funny if these big signings flop.
Everyone is spending and their teams are getting better.
73 million for a goalkeeper is pretty steep but Liverpool are hoping that he will solve one of their greatest problematic positions.
What are we doing about ours?!!
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73 million for a goalkeeper is pretty steep but Liverpool are hoping that he will solve one of their greatest problematic positions.
What are we doing about ours?!!
ZILCH
After watching him at the World Cup and Roma last season I think he's an average keeper, nothing special or spectacular which makes the price a bit steep. If he weren't Brazil's goalkeeper no one would rave about him but much like Dida or Taffarell he gets overrated because of it. Not in the same class as Oblak, de Gea, Neuer, ter Stegen or Courtois. But for Liverpool definitely an upgrade over perpetually concussed Karius, they have spent the Coutinho money wisely to plug their weaknesses despite overpaying a bit for the likes of Alisson, van Dijk or Keita.
Cassio is a giant and makes amazing saves under the goal, but he's the clumsiest keeper I have ever seen in the air, and in my opinion that's why he was never involved in serious business with any European team.
I always thought of Alisson as a good keeper, but not top tier. I don't think he will compromise Liverpool too much but I also don't believe they should spend a fortune on him, because for that price they should be after world class.
This notion that Liverpool have improved their squad depth is a bit of a fallacy. They’ve improved their starting XI, but beyond that, there is still nothing except Shaqiri.
Alisson replaces a keeper.
Fabinho and Keita replace Can, who has left, and Ox who is out for the season.
Shaqiri is in. But Ings will be out.
Alisson replaces a keeper.
Fabinho and Keita replace Can, who has left, and Ox who is out for the season.
Shaqiri is in. But Ings will be out.
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What about players like Milner, Henderson and Wijnaldum who we relied on a lot last season?
Can didn't feature much since his head was in Torino already so even with Ox out they'll have one more body in the middle of the park with new additions, overall however I agree with you - they definitely improved first team quality though.
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