Alisson 'still best in world' as Liverpool transfer decision made to look easy

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlissonLiverpool star Alisson has endured a couple of injury-affected seasons, but he remains one of the best goalkeepers in the world, according to former Red David JamesAlisson is still among the world's best goalkeepers, according to David James(Image: Getty Images)Former Liverpool goalkeeper David James believes that Alisson remains among the world's best 'keepers – despite the Brazilian having endured a couple of injury-affected seasons.Alisson has been at Liverpool for eight years and has had a transformative effect on the team's fortunes following his arrival from Italian team Roma. He has been widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers around for the last decade, but hamstring issues have caused him to miss a lot of games in the last two seasons.Despite Alisson's fitness issues, James still ranks him among the best players in the world in his position.Assessing the world's best stoppers, James told BetVictor: "Paris Saint-Germain are the best team in Europe at the moment, so naturally, you look at their goalkeeper.

I'm not sure Matvey Safonov is the best in the world, though."David Raya has been fantastic in the Premier League, but he also benefits from a very good defence in front of him."Manuel Neuer is still capable of producing outstanding performances, and he's built up an incredible body of work over the years. At his best, he's right up there.David James rates Alisson highly(Image: BetVictor)"Alisson Becker is another one.

If we're talking about players going into a World Cup at their very best, then someone like Alisson will certainly shine."Despite interest from Juventus, Alisson is expected to remain at Liverpool next season ahead of the expiry of his contract in 2027.Alisson was open to joining the Turin club, but he decided against agitating for a move due to the respect he has for Liverpool.Although he will continue to man the sticks for Liverpool next season, the expectation is that he will move on as a free agent next year.Brazil began its World Cup campaign earlier this week, and ahead of the game, Alisson revealed that he had been missing some of Liverpool's games toward the end of the season in order to preserve his body for the tournament.“I’m 100 percent [fit] for the World Cup," Alisson said. "Missing games for Liverpool was part of the plan to make sure I was ready for the World Cup,” he said.“Everyone knows I spent a period out before the World Cup, but also very much because of arriving at the World Cup 100 percent."I said before: the important thing is how we arrive at the World Cup."Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.TransfersLiverpool FCAlisson