Liverpool goalkeeper Freddie Woodman has reflected on an “unbelievable” day against Crystal Palace and explained the injury he suffered with 2-0 minutes left to play.
Arne Slot‘s side won 3-1 against the Eagles at Anfield, with Alexander Isak, Andy Robertson and Florian Wirtz finding the net.
Woodman was among those who caught the eye the most, making a huge save before Robertson scored which was applauded by Alisson in the stands.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Woodman discussed a memorable day for him personally – one that saw the Kop sing his name.
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, April 25, 2026: Liverpool's goalkeeper Freddie Woodman on his first Premier League start during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
“It was an unbelievable moment for me,” Woodman said.
“I didn’t think I would play at Anfield in a Premier League game when I joined this club.
“I’m a massive [Crystal Palace] fan now, still, but I wanted to try and help the team as much as I can. I’ve trained for this.
“When you’re playing behind of top players, it makes my job so much easier.”
Woodman also touched upon his injury suffered before Daniel Munoz controversially chipped into an empty net, choosing to avoid talking about the nature of it.
“The grass was really dry and my knee got stuck in the ground. I didn’t know what to do,” he added.
“It didn’t punish us in the end and the three points are massive.”
Andy Robertson shows his love for Freddie Woodman
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, April 25, 2026: Liverpool's Andy Robertson (R) points to goalkeeper Freddie Woodman after the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace FC at Anfield. Liverpool won 3-1. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Robertson’s goal was the moment of the day, helped by Woodman’s brilliant save to deny Jean-Philippe Mateta, and again speaking to Sky Sports, the Scot lauded his teammate.
“I was going to run to him, but he was too far away, so I let him get the cheer off the Kop instead,” Robertson joked.
“We had full confidence in him. He made saves when he needed to and he was good with his feet.
“I don’t know what happened to me, I turned into a striker.”
A new Liverpool cult hero is born
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, April 25, 2026: Liverpool's goalkeeper Freddie Woodman during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
This time last year, Woodman was playing for Preston and enjoying a solid career as a Championship goalkeeper.
Now, the 29-year-old has become Liverpool’s latest cult hero, performing admirably against both Everton and Palace in the past week.
Woodman is clearly a popular figure, with Robertson calling him a “credit to himself” earlier this week, and the players pushed him towards the Kop for an ovation after the game, following an embrace with Alisson.
This is a special chapter in the Englishman’s career, and if he has played his final game for Liverpool this season, he will end the campaign as a rare positive for the Reds.