The goalkeeper was one of four Liverpool players – alongside Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah – to be included on the 30-man shortlist for the prestigious individual accolade in early October.
His selection came as recognition for the form with AS Roma and Brazil that preceded his switch to the Reds last summer and for the impressive start he has made at Anfield.
That continued at the weekend when Jürgen Klopp’s side claimed a 4-1 victory over Cardiff City that stretched their unbeaten Premier League run to 10 games and kept them alongside Manchester City at the summit.