Alisson Becker heaps praise on former Liverpool coach who 'left a legacy'

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SportFootballAlissonLiverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker was keen to pay tribute to his national goalkeeping coach and mentor ahead of the World CupAlisson Becker has sung the praises of former Liverpool coach and Brazilian goalkeeping great Claudio Taffarel ahead of the Samba Boys' opening World Cup group game against Morocco.The Reds' No.1 is expected to start in goal for Carlo Ancelotti's team on Saturday evening (11pm kick-off BST) after recovering from a thigh injury that blighted the last two months of his Premier League season.In an earlier interview this week, the 33-year-old admitted to missing some of Liverpool's matches towards the end of the campaign in order to regain full fitness for the World Cup.And during a press conference from Brazil's training base in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, Alisson paid tribute to his mentor and the national side's goalkeeping coach, whom he also worked with for a period at the AXA Training Ground from 2021 to 2025 under Jurgen Klopp.Speaking about Taffarel, who won the World Cup with Brazil in 1994, Alisson said: "One of the most vivid memories I have, at six years old, is the semi-final against the Netherlands [1998]. In childhood it was saying: 'Taffareeel...'."He sustains us in difficult moments, he has left a legacy beyond what he did as a player.

He carries a strong presence and gives us the tranquillity of an environment focused on work, without controversy," Alisson added."He is resilient, humble, and has intelligence in choosing the right words at the right time. He is a great manager.

I see his joy and gratitude for being the coach of the Seleção."He's a multi-champion, but he shows it. He has won everything in football and is here with joy and enthusiasm.