Caoimhin Kelleher opens up on training with Liverpool star — 'One of the best'

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesCaoimhín KelleherThe goalkeeping duo trained alongside each other for many years, and Caoimhin Kelleher was asked about the impact working alongside Alisson had on his development at LiverpoolCaoimhin Kelleher was asked about his relationship with Alisson and working with the goalkeeper in training(Image: Getty Images)Caoimhin Kelleher believes Alisson’s calmness is what sets him apart and makes him "one of the best in the world."The former Liverpool goalkeeper spent over half a decade learning under Alisson, widely considered one of the best shot-stoppers in Premier League history. Brentford is eighth in the table ahead of the final four league matches of the season, and trails sixth-place Brighton by two points.READ MORE: Liverpool warned about Chelsea regret after letting player go 'so cheap'READ MORE: Caoimhin Kelleher already being linked with transfer to major Liverpool rivalKelleher earned praise from Keith Andrews ahead of Monday’s defeat at Manchester United, and the goalkeeper owes much of his skills to his experiences training alongside one of the best in the business.“Training with Alisson was obviously brilliant,” the 27-year-old said in a recent interview in The Athletic.

“He’s really calm in all situations and you watch him in one-v-ones, for example; how he goes about that and the technique he uses for them.“Even just by watching him, you pick up a lot. He’s one of the best in the world, so I was trying to take little bits of his game and trying to mirror what he does in situations.”Kelleher worked alongside Alisson at Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Kelleher expanded on the point and said he also benefited from having to repel shots from the likes of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino.“If you’re making saves off them, that gives you confidence,” reflected the Cork native.

“They were the best in the league.“Just to see how they finished and the pace they finish at… you have to get used to it.”During the wide-ranging interview, Kelleher also spoke about the enormity of Diogo Jota’s passing, with the goalkeeper among his closest friends in the Anfield dressing room."It puts stuff into perspective. You look at football after that.“But, listen, it's grief.