Gary Lineker says Liverpool have a ‘special’ player who’s the best in the Premier League in his position

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Gary Lineker has heaped praise on one Liverpool star when discussing the best players in the Premier League.The Reds have endured a difficult 2025/26 campaign so far, seeing their Premier League title chances decrease on the back of a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City last time out.History suggests Liverpool can overturn their points gap and retain their crown ahead of Arsenal, who sit eight points clear right now.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. But one Premier League win in five is not ideal, and that form will need to improve quickly if they are to catch the Gunners and Manchester City.What probably hasn’t helped Liverpool this season is the fact that they have been without a key star who has now been described as a ‘special’ player by Gary Lineker.READ MORE: Danny Murphy reckons Arne Slot genuinely doesn’t rate one of his players at LiverpoolPhoto by Tom Dulat/Getty Images for Premier LeagueGary Lineker praises Alisson BeckerSpeaking on Wednesday’s episode of The Rest Is Football podcast, the former striker was discussing who the best goalkeeper in the Premier League is.He gave honourable mentions to Arsenal’s David Raya and Everton’s Jordan Pickford.But Lineker ultimately decided that Alisson is the best shot-stopper in the Premier League when fit.

He said: “Raya has been brilliant. I would throw him in there as well.“Probably Alisson when fit.

He’s special.”As Lineker mentioned, the Brazilian has had fitness issues this season, but he is now closing in on a return.Photo by Hakan Akgun/Anadolu via Getty ImagesLatest Alisson injury update before Liverpool face Nottingham ForestThe 33-year-old has missed Liverpool’s last five Premier League matches, and his absence has clearly been felt.The Reds lost four of those games, keeping just one clean sheet against Aston Villa.Prior to his injury, Liverpool had won five of their opening six league games with their number one between the sticks.Thankfully, Arne Slot gave an Alisson update earlier this month and confirmed he would be back after the international break.He said: “Alisson for sure. But with Alisson, we expect this, yes.”