Alisson makes his feelings clear on ex-Liverpool coach after missing games

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlissonLiverpool star Alisson Becker has hailed former Reds coach and Brazilian goalkeeping legend Claudio Taffarel ahead of Brazil's opening World Cup 2026 group game against Morocco on SaturdayAlisson is expected to play at the World Cup(Image: Getty Images)Alisson Becker has heaped praise upon former Liverpool coach and Brazilian goalkeeping legend Claudio Taffarel ahead of the team's opening World Cup group fixture against Morocco.The Reds' No. During an interview earlier this week, the 33-year-old acknowledged missing some of Liverpool's games toward the end of the season to achieve full fitness for the World Cup.And at a press conference from Brazil's training headquarters in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, Alisson expressed gratitude toward his mentor and the national team's goalkeeping coach, with whom he also collaborated for a spell at the AXA Training Ground from 2021 to 2025 under Jurgen Klopp.Discussing Taffarel, who lifted the World Cup with Brazil in 1994, Alisson said: "One of the most vivid memories I have, at six years old, is the semifinal against the Netherlands [1998]."My father played a joke when Taffarel saved the penalty.

In childhood, it was saying, 'Taffareeel...'.Claudio Taffarel worked with Alisson at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)"He sustains us in difficult moments; he has left a legacy beyond what he did as a player. He is a great manager.

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