David James reveals what Alisson has privately told him about Liverpool’s new goalkeeping coach
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Alisson Becker has rightfully been earning praise after making a ridiculously good save to help Liverpool to a 1-0 win over Bournemouth on Sunday.The Brazilian got down brilliantly at his near-post to keep out a flick from Evanilson, showcasing exactly why the Reds have decided to keep him around as their first-choice goalkeeper for a ninth consecutive season.After two injury-hit campaigns, Alisson has quietly looked back to something like his best so far this term, and his good form has coincided with the hiring of new goalkeeping coach Alejandro Rosalen. According to former Reds keeper David James, Liverpool‘s long-term No.
How would you rate Andoni Iraola's start at Liverpool? What's gone well, and what still needs work? 🤔 Alisson enjoying work with Alejandro RosalenLiverpool’s goalkeeping department has undergone several major overhauls since Jurgen Klopp’s exit in 2024, with Rosalen the third head of goalkeeping in the past two years.Fabian Otte was the man to replace the long-serving John Achterberg, before Xavi Valero returned last season having initially worked under Rafael Benitez in the 2000s.Alisson’s good friend and mentor Claudio Taffarel also left in 2025, and though that will have been a blow for the 33-year-old, James told LFCTV after Sunday’s game that he is pleased with the appointment of Rosalen.“Ali’s big save,” said the former keeper when asked for his takeaways from the win against Bournemouth.
“We talked about it before the game about the new goalkeeping coach, it was a highly impressive save to start with, and a fundamentally important save for the 1-0 win.”READ MORE: Michael Owen says why ‘unselfish’ Florian Wirtz was actually key to Liverpool’s win at Bournemouth“I’ve just had a quick chat with him [Alisson], and he likes his new coach. But if he can play most of Liverpool’s 38 Premier League fixtures and maintain this kind of form with the help of Rosalen, the Reds will stand a much, much better chance of finishing higher up the table.