Arne Slot wasn't happy with his side's display in Girona
Arne Slot wasn't happy with his side's display in Girona
Alisson has defended Liverpool after boss Arne Slot tore into them, insisting: “We’re not machines.”
Slot was unhappy with their display against Girona - despite maintaining their 100 per cent record in the Champions League to all but advance to the last 16. The Reds head coach admitted he was “far from pleased” and criticised Liverpool’s intensity and press, even though they recorded their 19th win from 22 games this season.
Alisson, who made a series of saves on his comeback after nine weeks out with a hamstring injury to secure Liverpool’s clean sheet, claimed it is normal for teams to have “not-so-good days”. The Brazil goalkeeper says winning when not playing well is the sign of a successful team and Liverpool are clear at the top of both the Champions League and Premier League.
“Yes, it’s part of a winning team,” said Alisson. “For sure, you’ve seen so many teams during the season winning trophies and they don’t deliver the best performances ever, but if you want to look for consistency, you have to play better game after game.
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“Of course, we’re not machines and we’re going to have not-so-good days, but the good thing in football is you have another chance in three days. We just have to prepare ourselves, don’t be upset and be happy for the points, but also have the acknowledgement that you have to improve.
“It’s not something we have to make new, just look to the good things we did in the games, like for example against Manchester City and Real Madrid, and keep on doing that, keep on going with that.”
Alisson was determined to focus on the positives and says the return of the injured Diogo Jota and Federico Chiesa, as well as himself, will help the team. Alexis MacAllister, who was suspended against Girona, will also boost the Reds when he returns from his domestic ban after Saturday’s game against Fulham.
Alisson has defended Liverpool after they were criticised by Arne Slot
“Now having players coming back from injuries is good as well,” told Liverpoolfc.com. “Myself, other players, Diogo, Chiesa. “Macca was also out, but everybody is ready to make the difference.”
Alisson is excited about facing Fulham at Anfield in what will be his first home appearance since he kept a clean sheet in the 2-0 Champions League win over Bologna on his 32nd birthday on October 2. “I’m looking forward again,” he said.
“Anfield is always special and against a tough opponent, Fulham, they’re playing really well this season. We know that will be difficult, as it was against Girona or even more. I’m excited to be there on Saturday to play this game.”
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