Liverpool fans all make the same point about Arne Slot after Caoimhin Keller saves Cristiano Ronaldo penalty

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Liverpool fans were not surprised to see Caoimhin Kelleher demonstrate his penalty-saving abilities on Saturday evening.The Irishman forged a reputation as one the best around from 12 yards during his time with the Reds.Kelleher saved memorably from Kylian Mbappe during last season’s Champions League campaign and thwarted another big name on Saturday, adding Cristiano Ronaldo to an ever-growing list.It was a brilliant stop from the former Liverpool goalkeeper. Ronaldo must have thought he was safe by going down the middle, but Kelleher somehow flicked his leg up to kick the ball away after diving to his left.Given Alisson Becker’s current injury absence, it was another reminder for Liverpool supporters about what a good goalie their former number two is.And as they watched the now Brentford man celebrate another terrific save, fans could not help but hark back to a time last season when Arne Slot really could have used him.Photo by Stefan Koops/EYE4images/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesLiverpool fans wanted Caoimhin Kelleher for PSG shootoutIf there is one criticism of Alisson’s abilities as a goalkeeper, it is that he is not quite as good at saving penalties as he could be.Spot-kicks are certainly more Kelleher’s domain, and after watching another successful stop from the 26-year-old, fans on social media site X said Slot should have recognised this during last season’s Champions League last-16 tie against PSG.READ MORE: Ruben Neves dedicates first Portugal goal to Diogo Jota in heart-warming tribute to late Liverpool star“Arne Slot’s greatest mistake last season was not to sub Alisson for Kelleher during the penalty shootout vs PSG,” said one supporter.

“I trust him so much when it comes to penalties.”“We really had Kelleher sitting on the bench for pens against PSG,” said another. Pen saves against Mbappe, Ronaldo and a lot more.”Kelleher could be the best peno goalie in the world, if Slot had subbed him on against PSG we would have won that game— benj 🐿 (@benjih200) October 11, 2025 View Tweet “Kelleher could be the best peno goalie in the world, if Slot had subbed him on against PSG we would have won that game,” argued someone else.“Is it me or every Liverpool fan who think that We should’ve Subbed on Kelleher for that champions league round of 16 penalty shootout vs PSG?” one more suggested.“Every time Kelleher saves a pen I get angry knowing he could have come on vs PSG,” was another’s verdict, with someone else simply posting: “We didn’t sub Kelleher on vs PSG.”Kelleher is actually the best penalty saver in football.

Genuinely should’ve subbed him on vs PSG last year.— Jack (@LoungeActJack) October 11, 2025 View Tweet “How did we let Alisson to keep the post when our game versus PSG travelled to the penalties knowing very well that Kelleher is a better penalty shootout specialist?” one more frustrated fan questioned.“Arne Slot missed a trick against PSG. Kelleher is miles miles better than Alisson when it comes to pens.” concluded another.Giorgi Mamardashvili saves penalty vs SpainAlthough Liverpool fans are clearly disappointed at losing a goalkeeper with the penalty-saving prowess of Kelleher, they would do well to note that his replacement, Giorgi Mamardashvili, matched him on Saturday night.It may not have been against the legendary Ronaldo, but Mamardashvili did well to save a spot-kick from Spain’s Ferran Torres.The Georgian had actually given away the foul which allowed Torres to try his luck from 12 yards, but he redeemed himself with a flying save to his left.With question marks still hanging over Alisson when it comes to penalty saving, Mamardashvili could be the man to carry the torch from Kelleher.Should another penalty shootout crop up for Liverpool this season, we would not expect to see Slot bring the back-up into the fray, however.