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.

“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.


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!

Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, September 21, 2024: Liverpool's Luis Díaz celebrates after scoring the second goal during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and AFC Bournemouth at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)





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