'Alisson is in Liverpool's all-time top three and can play until he's 40 - but there is a worry'

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But as a two-time Premier League winner who helped bring home a sixth European Cup within 12 months of his arrival from Roma, where exactly does he rank in that esteemed list?“I'm an Alisson fanboy, so he's got to be up there," former Liverpool goalkeeper David James tells the ECHO. Again, in a more modern context, having to do different things."I think with Alisson, he’s just got everything.

His timing has been well documented in one-on-one situations, I think he excels more so than any other goalkeeper. But he's playing for Liverpool, and as I say the start that he's had is a challenge because playing for Liverpool is a very big deal, but he will overcome nerves and the bedding in period and as I say, he'll end up being a top goalkeeper.”Former England No.1 James adds: "I think there was a very wonderful situation for Liverpool at the end of last season, where they had Kelleher coming in and playing exceptionally well.

Obviously, Alisson, who is one of the best, if not the best, goalkeeper in the world at that time, and Mamardashvili out on loan, I think they were in a lovely position because you had three top goalkeepers."Mamardashvili would have been brought in with that in mind, I'm sure. From a Liverpool perspective, as I say, with Mamardashvili there, if he reaches the heights that I think he's capable of, then Alisson not being there won't be because he's not good enough; it'll be that Mamardashvili has exceeded Alisson capabilities, and we'll probably have to see Allison playing somewhere else.“But hopefully the injuries can get sorted out, and we can see him playing into his 30s and 40s.