Allison Becker is undoubtedly the best goalkeeper Liverpool has ever had in the Premier League, but there is no denying that his unique history of injury has sometimes shortened the Reds. Jurgen Klopp has had to deal with almost every season, and Arne Slot has to deal with following Brazil’s latest hamstring retreat.
The Liverpool manager confirmed the news of the injuries Alison suffered against Galatasaray and its scope, and informed reporters before his trip to Chelsea. “We’d be surprised if Allison was ready for his first game after the international break.”
The good news for Liverpool is that they should stay accustomed to being there without goalkeepers, but to say they had any consequences in his absence in previous seasons is an understatement.
So, with the title Rivas Arsenal trying to undertake a “easy” equipment drive on all accounts, will the gunners have an edge over now, or will Red survive between Giorgi Mamaldashvili and the stick?
2019/20: Allison is absent from 18 games
Adrian fumbles on the biggest stage
I remember the 2019/20 season on how Covid-19 will stop football completely before Liverpool unlocked its first Premier League title, but there are still fans who remember it for Adrian’s Champions League horror show against Atletico Madrid.
Alisson buried himself for Allison, who missed three games with a hip injury after missing 15 games in the same campaign, and scored an equal goal in extra time as Marcos Lorente’s Atletico Madrid, who wrapped Adrian’s gift, made a dramatic advance.
If Allison was ready to face Atletico Madrid, Anfield might have enjoyed another Champions League night to remember that they were at their best under Jurgen Klopp in the season.
2020/21: Allison misses 10 games
Adrian’s struggle continues with thrashing at the villa
As recommended by football under Covid-19 protocols, Liverpool and the rest of the Premier League were forced to get used to emptying the stadiums, and sometimes felt like a meaningless game.
But there was one thing that remained the same for the Reds, but it was Alison’s injury issue. This time he missed 10 games and added to the Reds’ misfortune – including three courtesy of shoulder injuries and another hip injury.
Again, Adrian was forced to step up and once again Liverpool paid the full amount. This time they found themselves at the end of one of the most shocking results in Premier League history as Aston Villa hit them 7-2 in the Midlands.
2023/24: Allison was injured in 15 games after hamstring problems
Kelleher step up for Liverpool
By the time the 2023/24 campaign arrived and Alysson suffered from the set of his next injury, he lost 15 games through hamstring issues – Caoimhin Kelleher was ready to step up. Adrien’s days were over, and the Reds finally had a reliable backup.
Keleher on 23/24 | PL Records |
|---|---|
game | 10 |
I’ll win | 8 |
draw | 2 |
defeat | 0 |
A beautiful sheet | 2 |
The Irishman enjoyed an undefeated Premier League run and played the role of a hero as Liverpool beat Chelsea 1-0 after spending extra time in the Carabao Cup. For the first time, Allison’s absence was not of much interest to the people of Anfield.
2024/25: Allison’s hamstring problem trend continues
Kelleher called out again.
Over the last two years, Kelleher has put his point as one of the best backup goalkeepers the Premier League has to offer. The truth is that he was ready to take on roles that began elsewhere last season, and as a result he moved to Brentford in the summer.
Meanwhile, Allison struggled with hamstring issues again, missing a total of 26 games as Slot won the Premier League title in his first season. Without him, Liverpool’s form would not necessarily be a dip. After all, they won the Premier League title in a rather dominant way. However, Kelleher still had moments of forgetting about Newcastle United and Fulham.
The truth is, no matter how impressive the Irishman is at his club, it is difficult to deny that Liverpool is at his own disposal weekly with players of Allison’s caliber, regardless of whether he hasn’t proven how reliable Giorgi Mamaldashvili is.
