Peter Crouch claims Liverpool cannot afford to let 'irreplaceable' star leave

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesAlissonThe former Liverpool striker has encouraged the club to retain the services of an experienced member of the squad in a summer when Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah are already set to departPeter Crouch has expressed his concern about Liverpool possibly selling Alisson this summer(Image: 2025 Ben Roberts - Danehouse)Peter Crouch has expressed his concern about the impact Alisson’s possible departure could have on the Liverpool squad.The goalkeeper has attracted interest from Juventus this summer, and despite signing a contract extension in March, could leave as part of a squad overhaul ahead of next season.Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson’s imminent exits have been confirmed, and Virgil van Dijk will enter the final 12 months of his contract next summer. Salah last week said he is concerned that standards may drop when he leaves, and losing Alisson, one of the Reds’ most-experienced players, would only exacerbate the issue.READ MORE: Alexander Isak injury boost as Arne Slot offers update on Liverpool strikerREAD MORE: John Aldridge names next Liverpool captain after Virgil van Dijk - 'Makes sense'“It would be a massive loss.

He was one of the revolutionary signings along with Salah and Van Dijk,” Crouch told PaddyPower.“They were the three that kicked Liverpool on. The squad is not where it was.“We’re going to be comparing every squad and manager to the Jurgen Klopp era, which for me is unfair because I don’t think there will ever be another manager like that again, unfortunately.”Crouch has told Liverpool not to sell Alisson this summer(Image: 2025 CameraSport)Arne Slot recently implied there is an argument in favor of Liverpool selling Alisson, who turns 34 later this year and has struggled with hamstring issues this season.However, Crouch feels the goalkeeper is “irreplaceable” and remains one of the best goalkeepers in the world.“[Freddie] Woodman has done well at times this season when he’s been called upon.

I always think losing someone of that calibre is irreplaceable really.Alisson has not played for Liverpool since March(Image: Getty Images)“It’s like gold dust these days having a top keeper. In the end, he still has one year [on his contract].”Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAlissonPeter CrouchTransfers