Liverpool’s Goalkeeper Earns Superstar Status…
Liverpool’s very own Cody Gakpo took “lift your spirits” a tad too literally as he hoisted Alisson Becker in the air to celebrate their jaw-dropping 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain. Maybe Gakpo got some tips from his teammates in the weight room, but Alisson certainly deserved the grand gesture after his insane performance at the Parc des Princes.
Facing a whopping 27 shots, Alisson was like a cat with ten lives, making nine heroic saves to keep PSG scoreless. The French team threw everything at him, including Dembele, Doue, and the kitchen sink. When Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott became the surprise hero by sneaking in a goal just minutes after joining the game, credit still flowed towards Alisson for his massive, morale-boosting pass that set up the play.
After the match that had as much drama as the final season of a telenovela, everyone from coach Arne Slot to Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher showered love on their super-keeper. Slot said he’d never worked with a goalie like Alisson, while Carragher hinted these mega-saves might just pull Liverpool to Champions League glory. For now, Alisson’s living the life of a superhuman stopper, while Gakpo might consider a side gig in powerlifting.
