The Brazil international is blocking the Belgian's path to the first team at Anfield, but there is healthy respect between two men eager for minutes
Alisson is “the most complete goalkeeper”, according to Liverpool rival Simon Mignolet, with the Brazilian considered to sit above fellow countryman Ederson in the global pecking order.
A £65 million ($85m) deal in the summer of 2018 took the South American to Anfield.
His arrival nudged Mignolet out of favour and Loris Karius through the exits.
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Alisson has justified his price tag and Jurgen Klopp’s faith with a series of assured performances that have kept Liverpool in contention for Premier League and Champions League crowns.