Alisson has defended Liverpool after boss Arne Slot stormed into them and insisted: “We are not machines.”
Slot was dissatisfied with their performance against Girona, despite maintaining their 100 percent record in the Champions League and almost progressing to the last sixteen. The Reds head coach admitted he was “far from satisfied” and criticized Liverpool's intensity and press even as they recorded their 19th win from 22 games this season.
Alisson, who made a string of saves to secure Liverpool's clean sheet on his return from nine weeks away with a hamstring injury, claimed it was normal for teams to have “not so good days”. The Brazilian goalkeeper says winning when you're not playing well is the sign of a successful team and Liverpool are clearly at the top of both the Champions League and Premier League.
“Yes, it is part of a winning team,” Alisson said. “Of course during the season you have seen so many teams winning trophies and they are not putting in the best performances ever, but if you want to look for consistency you have to play better game after game.
“Of course we are not machines and we will have less good days, but the good thing about football is that in three days you get another chance. We just have to prepare, not be upset and be happy with the points, but also have the recognition that you have to improve.
“It's not something we need to make new. Just look at the good things we did in the games, like against Manchester City and Real Madrid, and keep doing 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 give the Reds a boost when he returns from his home ban after Saturday's match against Fulham.
“It's also good that players are now coming back from injuries,” says Liverpoolfc.com. “Myself, other players, Diogo, Chiesa. “Macca was also out, but everyone is ready to make a difference.”
Alisson is excited about facing Fulham at Anfield in what will be his first home appearance since keeping a clean sheet in the 2-0 Champions League win over Bologna on October 2 on his 32nd birthday. “I'm looking forward to it again,” he said. said.
“Anfield is always special and against a difficult opponent, Fulham, they played very well this season. We know that will be difficult, just like against Girona or even more. I'm happy that I can be there on Saturday to play this match.”
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