Alisson‘s health woes once more gave Caoimhin Kelleher his probability in a Liverpool shirt, and followers have been left pondering how no robust provide got here in for the Irishman over the summer time.
Each season we seemingly need to face a sport or a spell with out Alisson however, fortunately, the Reds have had Kelleher to mitigate the lack of the Brazilian.
The Irishman has not shied away from his need to be a No. 1 elsewhere, with the signing of Giorgi Mamardashvili making it clear how Liverpool view the way forward for their goalkeeping division.
However regardless of shining throughout Alisson‘s absence final season, no actual provide arrived in the summertime for his providers, with solely Nottingham Forest providing simply £7 million plus Matt Turner.
It was a pitiful provide then, and extra so now after his first minutes of the season towards Bournemouth.
Kelleher made seven saves towards the Cherries, with two instinctive ones late on defending his clear sheet and exhibiting his worth – which was not misplaced on Liverpool followers.
Kelleher as a 2nd alternative GK is a cheat code.
— Inexperienced Scouser (@Green_Scouser) September 21, 2024
No thought how different groups haven’t made an actual provide for Kelleher
— nate (@natefc) September 21, 2024
I don’t wish to lose Kelleher, I am keen on him, however he deserves to be a #1.
— Erin Mc Asterisk (@ErinNYC75) September 21, 2024
Kelleher exhibiting as we speak why Liverpool did not wish to lose him this summer time. The very best deputy goalkeeper round. Amazed that no PL membership was ready to pay £25m for him.
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) September 21, 2024
“As a lot because it might have been 5-6 if we have been a bit extra scientific (not complaining) Bournemouth might have had 2-3 extra as effectively if not for Kelleher and Konate.” – Viktor Racz-Szabo within the feedback.
“Lucho was immense – however Kelleher was completely incredible and really saved the day.” – Spellman within the feedback.
We actually will miss Kelleher when he goes. Far and away one of the best second alternative goalkeeper we’ve had in my lifetime. Too good for that function in reality. Glorious once more as we speak.
— Aaron Cutler (@aaron_cutler) September 21, 2024
Some sensible saves from Caoimhin Kelleher as we speak and a clear sheet ?
Finest quantity two within the league, higher than most quantity ones ?? pic.twitter.com/u7TbGPW8CF
— The Anfield Wrap (@TheAnfieldWrap) September 21, 2024
There will be completely no complaints about Kelleher wanting to depart. Stepped up once more as we speak. He’d be the beginning keeper for many groups.
— S. (@Theatrefan1994) September 21, 2024
Not a clear sheet worthy sport however kelleher alone deserved a clear sheet for that cease on the road
— Belinder (@_bubblxs) September 21, 2024
Makes you chortle how golf equipment scrambling round for a goalkeeper missed Kelleher. Bournemouth, Chelsea, Ipswich, Newcastle (PSR), Forest, Southampton & Wolves all signed inferior keepers. https://t.co/JKAGN3Jfnn
— Chrissy Boy Slim (@ChrissyBoySlim) September 21, 2024
what a save from kelleher to maintain the clear sheet. pic.twitter.com/IdItEpdTAZ
— ??1?? (@sa1flfc5) September 21, 2024
After seeing Kelleher step up for along with his personal eyes for the primary time, Slot was filled with reward for the No. 62.
Chatting with beINSPORTS, he stated: “Now we have to provide him credit score as a result of he made some excellent saves, and I additionally like how we defended ultimately section of the sport with the blocks we had.
“It’s good to have in that place multiple high quality participant.”
With Alisson succumbing to damage or sickness too typically for our liking, having Kelleher readily available actually is a welcome luxurious!