Jurgen Klopp “would have paid double” for Alisson

Jurgen Klopp claims he would have paid double for Alisson Becker, had he known just how good the goalkeeper is.

The Brazilian pulled off a crucial stoppage-time save to preserve Liverpool’s slender 1-0 lead over Napoli last night, sending the Reds into the last 16 of the Champions League at full-time.

Alisson has been a revelation for Liverpool between the sticks this season, and Klopp thinks the £67million paid for him in the summer now looks like a bargain.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 11: Alisson and Fabinho of Liverpool celebrate after the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Liverpool and SSC Napoli at Anfield on December 11, 2018 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

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“If I knew Alisson was this good I would have paid double,” said Klopp, according to the Guardian.

“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 buildup 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 him. I couldn’t be more proud of all the people involved – ‘thank you’.”

Klopp was delighted with Liverpool’s overall performance, which saw the visiting Serie A side nullified with a solid defensive display.

“The game was outstanding, unbelievable,” Klopp continued. “The boys played with their whole hearts on the pitch. Our offensive defending, our offensive pressing was some of the best I’ve ever saw.

“The intensity we played with was just difficult to deal with. Yes, we could have scored more often but the 2-0 doesn’t help a lot. The goal Mo scored – what a goal, unbelievable. And the save Ali made – I have no words for that. That was, of course, a lifesaver. I’m really proud what the boys did tonight.”

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