Harvey Elliott and Alisson Becker were both heroes of Liverpool's win in Paris, but the Reds midfielder insists the Brazilian goalkeeper is the one who deserves all the plaudits
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Harvey Elliott celebrates with Liverpool team mate Alisson Becker
Harvey Elliott has hailed Alisson's contribution in Liverpool's win over PSG
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Harvey Elliott has named Alisson Becker as someone who he would 'die for' after hailing the Liverpool goalkeeper's stunning display against Paris Saint-Germain.
The Brazil international made several superb saves as the Reds secured a 1-0 win in the Champions League round-of-16 first leg at the Parc des Princes last week. Another hero for Liverpool in the French capital was Elliott himself, who scored the one and only goal of the game just 47 seconds after coming on as a substitute.
The attacking midfielder was hailed by fans for his vital late contribution, even getting mobbed on a trip to Sainsbury's to buy toilet roll in the days following the match. However, Elliott admitted to former Manchester United and Wrexham goalkeeper Ben Foster that it wouldn't have been possible without Alisson's incredible performance between the sticks.
Speaking as Liverpool prepare to host PSG for the second leg at Anfield on Tuesday night, the 21-year-old said he was blown away by his team-mate's contribution. He added that there was no other goalkeeper who could replicate his form.
"He's the world's best for me, and I think other people can see that as well," Elliott said in an interview for Amazon Prime Video. "I don't think at this moment in time that there's a keeper out there that could keep us in the game so much.
"It was not only this game but there's been so many others before where he's made massive saves and played a massive part. He played a part in the goal as well with his wonderful long ball. You want to die for him, because he puts his heart in the line for us.
Alisson Becker was in inspired form as Liverpool beat PSG in the Champions League.
Alisson Becker was in inspired form as Liverpool beat PSG in the Champions League.
"There are so many saves where I look and think, 'how on earth have you managed to save it?' He's unbelievable. He was doing all of these things and I felt like I needed to repay him. Even though I wasn't on the pitch, I needed to repay him for everything and all the work that he's done back there."
He added: "I didn't really want to get the highlight of that game. I wanted it to be Ali because we only won that game because of him. He got all the plaudits that he should have got, and hopefully he can keep saving us."
Alisson's performance saw him receive the official player of the match award after achieving a record 22nd clean sheet in Europe for the Reds. He made nine saves on the night in total - the most for a Liverpool keeper in the a single Champions League match since Opta began recording the data in 2003-04.
Arne Slot will now be hoping his side can make the most of their one-goal advantage as they look to progress to the quarter-finals of the competition.