Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson says the Reds are going in the right direction despite winning only six of their last 20 Premier League games as they visit Sunderland looking for a crucial three points
Ian Doyle Chief Liverpool FC Writer
17:49, 10 Feb 2026
Alisson believes Liverpool can still save this season
Alisson believes Liverpool can still save this season(Image: Getty Images)
Alisson insists Liverpool is "going in the right direction" - but he acknowledges that the Reds can no longer cite the adjustment of new signings as justification for their disappointing Premier League campaign.
Arne Slot's players have endured a challenging defence of the title they claimed in commanding style last season and now face a genuine battle to secure even Champions League qualification.
Sunday's 2-1 home defeat to Manchester City means the Reds have claimed victory in just six of their past 20 top-flight fixtures and sit five points behind the top four heading into the midweek round of matches.
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Liverpool travels to Sunderland seeking only its second Premier League win of the calendar year, and Alisson has urged the Reds to convert their improvement in displays into more victories with the likes of Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz now settled in England.
"If you look to the little things of improvements, different details, I see improvement," said the goalkeeper. "I see that we are going in the right direction.
"Of course, the results, that at the end are the most important thing, are not the results that we want. We are not happy with the season we are having, but it's a time to rebuild the team and it's about the process.
Arne Slot is under pressure at Anfield
Arne Slot is under pressure at Anfield(Image: Getty Images)
"So, you have to respect the process, you have to respect the timing for each player to adapt. I think now all the players adapted to the Premier League, to the competition, to the intensity of the game and now it's on us to increase and grow up in connection, taking the best decisions, knowing each other better on the pitch.
"But I see a lot of improvements. What we want is that those improvements at the end will will bring us better results."
Looking back on the City defeat, Alisson continued: "It is a big disappointment because we understand that we deserved a better result, but there are things that happen on the pitch, that's part of football.
"We don't have time to be disappointed, we have to work hard and try to win the next game."
Following an impressive start to the campaign after earning promotion, Sunderland has managed just four victories in its previous 16 Premier League games.
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Nevertheless, the Black Cats remain the sole English side yet to taste defeat on home soil this season and secured a 1-1 draw against Liverpool at Anfield back in December.
Speaking to Liverpool's official website, Alisson commented: "They were a big challenge for us as well, playing at home, so we know it's going to be a tough game. Every Premier League game is a tough game to play.
"It's a really intense team, physical, but technically good, tactically well-organized. They defend really well, they got good results against big clubs as well. So, we go there knowing that we're going to have to work hard if we want to get the three points."