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Liverpool must show that its learnt its lesson when it makes Alisson decision

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlissonLiverpool goalkeeper Alisson continues to be linked with a move to Juventus but the Reds cannot afford another mass overhaul that would detabilize the playing squad for a second successive summerAlisson continues to be linked with a move away from Liverpool(Image: 2026 Simon Stacpoole/Offside)Whenever Alisson leaves Liverpool, he will depart having cemented his reputation as the Reds' finest goalkeeper of the Premier League era – and one of the finest goalkeepers the Premier League has seen in general.The Brazilian was the final piece in the jigsaw for Jurgen Klopp's great Liverpool team, instilling confidence in the defenders who seemed unsure about the man who was previously backing them up.Loris Karius's Champions League final nightmare in 2018 came with the caveat that he was concussed after falling victim to Sergio Ramos's dark arts, but even before that loss to Real Madrid it was obvious that goalkeeper was a position that Liverpool could stand to upgrade.READ MORE: Giovanni van Bronckhorst stance on Liverpool exit as Arne Slot coach targeted for roleREAD MORE: Steven Gerrard offered 'enticing' project to replace former Liverpool bossAlisson arrived at Liverpool the year after Ederson had arrived at Manchester City, and at the time, many soccer fans in England were wondering exactly how Ederson was not the Brazil No.1.It soon became apparent that Alisson was a level above the still-brilliant Ederson, and during his first two seasons in England, Alisson claimed winner's medals in the Champions League and the Premier League.Juventus reportedly wants to sign Alisson(Image: Getty Images)Alisson had to wait another five years to claim another club honor on that scale, after Manchester City hoovered up four successive Premier League titles before Liverpool won the title again last term.That may prove to be the last trophy of his Liverpool career, as speculation continues to mount over a possible move to Juventus for Liverpool's No. 1.READ MORE: Alan Shearer thinks he saw sign over Mohamed Salah injury severityREAD MORE: Alexander Isak names 'brilliant' Liverpool player who took his chance perfectly for Arne SlotAlisson has been plagued by fitness issues over the last couple of seasons, and the temptation might be to cash in ahead of the expiry of his contract next summer.But if Liverpool learnt anything from last summer, it should have been that major overhauls do not always have the desired impact.The Reds' playing squad changed dramatically after their title win, and it has been a difficult season of transition for many of the new signings.It has already been confirmed that Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah will leave the club this summer, and if Alisson were to also leave it would represent a significant upheaval – particularly because of the experience that the squad would be losing.Alisson is said to be tempted by the chance to join Juventus, but he is happy to leave the decision to Liverpool due to his relationship with the club.If Liverpool is sensible, it will tell Alisson that he's sticking around for another season, before bidding farewell as a free agent next year.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAlisson