Alisson Becker situation remains unclear as Liverpool transfer intrigue grows

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But when Wolves substitute Rodrigo Gomes homed in on Alisson Becker, there was genuine belief among the Liverpool support that the Brazilian, the world's best at one-on-one situations, could once again drag his team out of a hole.In fairness, it still required a superb finish while under pressure from Ibrahima Konate for Gomes to beat Alisson and put Wolves ahead.However, somewhat less convincing was the keeper's hurried underhit clearance deep into injury time from an unwise Curtis Jones backpass that gifted the ball straight back to the home team and ultimately invited Andre to score the deflected winner.READ MORE: Arne Slot defends Liverpool approach and makes transfer statement - 'I'm almost annoyed'READ MORE: Florian Wirtz could make Liverpool return at Wolves as Arne Slot delivers positive injury newsIf it has been that kind of season for Liverpool, the same can't quite be said of Alisson who is one of very few to be absolved from blame for the campaign's travails.Sure, as was shown with his strange headlong rush at Matheus Nunes - again in injury time - that allowed Erling Haaland to snatch undeserved victory from the spot for Manchester City at Anfield last month, he hasn't been averse to the occasional misstep.Alisson, though, has primarily kept his record clean. But given his performances have been steady rather than overly spectacular - it's difficult to recall too many memorable saves - this has arguably been his most low-key season thus far since arriving from Roma in 2018.Of course, it hasn't helped that he was sidelined for almost two months in the autumn having suffered the latest in a series of worrying hamstring injuries.

And those fitness concerns have certainly influenced his game in recent times, with it notable Alisson rarely takes goal kicks and, as was seen at Wolves, appearing occasionally reluctant to put his foot through the ball when clearing.But there's more to goalkeeping than just long-distance distribution with the feet, and Alisson's importance can be outlined by Liverpool's results. In the 31 games in which he has started, they have lost the same amount, although one was on penalties and another saw Alisson limp off after 56 minutes.Worryingly, though, his save percentage for the Premier League this season stands at 64.9% - one of the lowest in the division - having averaged at least 71.9% in each of his previous seven campaigns in the competition.

Only Arsenal have allowed fewer shots on target than Liverpool in the top flight this term.Not that Giorgi Mamardashvili or, for one game in the League Cup, Freddie Woodman have particularly let anyone down.However, with Arne Slot under increasing pressure to deliver results this season, it was intriguing Alisson was thrust into only his 10th-ever FA Cup outing - and his first in two years in the competition - when starting the fourth round win over Brighton at Anfield three weeks ago.It means the Brazilian is almost certain to retain his place for the swift return to Wolves on Friday in the fifth round, and should stay, fitness permitting, between the sticks between now and the end of the campaign.Where the 33-year-old is playing next season, though, has become an increasing topic of debate.Alisson penned a new five-year deal in 2021 with Liverpool certain to trigger their option to extend by a further 12 months. The goalkeeper is understood to be happy at Anfield and is not even considering a move at present.But that hasn't stopped rumours growing over interest from elsewhere this summer, particularly from Italy with both Juventus and Inter Milan having been linked of late.Then there is the continued murmurs from Saudi Arabia, although recent world events could be in danger of dimming the enthusiasm of potential targets for the Saudi Pro League.For now, though, Alisson remains Liverpool's undisputed number one.