Andy Robertson aims light-hearted jibe towards ‘world’s best’ Alisson ahead of Scotland v Brazil
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ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYAhead of the fixture in Miami, the Scottish left-back joked that he’s hoping the goalkeeper has one of his less stellar days on this occasion, adding with self-deprecation that he’s unlikely to pose too much trouble for Brazil’s number 1.What has Robertson said about Alisson ahead of kick-off?Robertson said of Alisson (via Liverpool Echo): “I hope he’s picking the ball out of the net maybe a couple of times tomorrow, more usual than I’m used to, but he’s the best ‘keeper in the world for me and he has been for so many years. But like I said, hopefully tomorrow he doesn’t keep a clean sheet!
I don’t think they’ll take any advice off me on how to beat Alisson!”Self-effacing wit aside, the 32-year-old had kind words for his former teammate as he gushed: “I was very lucky to play with Ali for the last eight years and in big moments Ali was always there for us. “He’s an unbelievable goalkeeper and an even better person – someone that I admire so much, he and his family, I’m really lucky to be close to them and they’re fantastic people.”Want more Empire of the Kop coverage?
Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustRobertson knows all about Alisson’s greatness from LiverpoolRobertson needs no educating as to the world-class credentials of Alisson, having been his teammate at Liverpool for eight years until the Scotland captain’s poignant departure from Anfield a month ago.We don’t doubt that the goalkeeper would air similarly complimentary words about the left-back, both of whom have cemented their legacy as modern-day LFC greats with their central contributions to two Premier League title wins and a Champions League triumph over the past decade.The duo being on opposite sides tonight will serve as a portent for what’s to come next season as they line up against each other when the Reds play Tottenham Hotspur just before Christmas and at the end of February.Robertson’s international record of just four goals in 96 caps would indicate that he’s unlikely to score past Alisson in Miami. If he can pull it off, though, you can be sure he’ll savour it all the more to net against the man who he’s justifiably proclaimed as the best goalkeeper in the world!