Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona: Why Alisson wore one-off grey kit in Champions League semi-final win

Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona: Why Alisson wore one-off grey kit in Champions League semi-final win
Alisson wore a one-off Liverpool kit as the Reds defied the odds to knock Barcelona out of the Champions League on Tuesday.The Reds overturned a three-goal deficitthanks to goals from Divock Origi and Georginio Wijnaldum to win 4-0 at Anfield and reach a second successive Champions League final.Alisson came to Liverpool’s rescue countless times on Tuesday nightGetty1
Alisson came to Liverpool’s rescue countless times on Tuesday night
Alisson was seen wearing a grey kit for the first time this season to avoid a clash with Barcelonas luminous yellow strip.The Brazil international’s three normal kits this season are green, pink and yellow, but all were deemed unsuitable for Tuesday’s clash.And it appears the grey kit was a good luck charm for Alisson, who brilliantly denied Lionel Messi twice, Jordi Alba, Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho throughout the game.

LIVE ON talkSPORT

talkSPORT is your home of live football! Here's what's coming up on talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2...
  • Ajax vs Tottenham (Wednesday, 8pm) – talkSPORT
  • Valencia vs Arsenal (Thursday, 8pm) – talkSPORT
  • Newport vs Mansfield (Thursday, 7:45pm) – talkSPORT 2
  • Tranmere vs Forest Green Rovers (Friday, 7:45pm) – talkSPORT 2
  • Aston Villa vs West Brom (Saturday, 12:30pm) – talkSPORT 2
  • Derby vs Leeds United (Saturday, 5:15pm) – talkSPORT 2
  • Sunderland vs Portsmouth (Saturday, 7:30pm) – talkSPORT 2
  • Doncaster vs Charlton (Sunday, 12:15pm) – talkSPORT 2
  • Mansfield vs Newport (Sunday, 6pm) – talkSPORT 2
Despite braces from Origi and Wijnaldum, Alissons heroics at the other end of the pitch ensured Barcelona did not get a crucial away goal.The 26-year-old has been a revelation at Liverpool since joining in a 67million deal from Roma last summer.His clean sheet against Barcelona was his 25th shutout of the season.Alisson was signed as a replacement for error-prone goalkeeper Loris Karius, who blundered twice in Liverpools 3-1 Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid last season. And Reds boss Jurgen Klopp feels his side have unfinished business in the competition given what happened in last years final, which also saw Mohamed Salah forced off with a shoulder injury in the first-half.He said: Last year we really felt we have to go back.We have to go back, we cannot let it stand like this, that’s not possible.“Now we get another chance and we will go for that, of course.I’m not sure if it will happen again because it’s so special.”Liverpool will play either Ajax or Tottenham in the Champions League final.Tune into talkSPORT this eveningto hear full commentary of their semi-final second leg clash, live from Amsterdam!

4.) DeAndre Yedlin – 21.85mph (35.17km/h)

Transfer News LIVE updates: All the latest gossip and rumours from Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, the rest of the Premier League and from around Europe. Monday, December 18 9.15pm : Chelsea legend John Terry reckons the Blues will keep faith in manager Antonio Conte, who has been linked with a move away throughout the season.
NewsNow: Arsenal Transfer News & Rumours news

Henderson captained Liverpool in the 2018 Champions League final against Real Madrid

Paul Pogba has told Jose Mourinho that he wants to quit Manchester United as he tries to force through a move to Barcelona. Sportsmail understands that Pogba's desire to leave Old Trafford was the
Jesse Lingard - ProSoccerTalk

Nicolas Tagliafico has been key to Ajax’s excellent Champions League run this season

Raheem Sterling might be one of the world's top attacking players. But he learnt the hard way he might not be cut out for defensive duties after a training session against young Jadon Sancho during their time together at Manchester City .
Raheem Sterling deletes tweet about Man City re-signing Jadon

Adama Diomande had a beer poured over his head after scoring a last minute winner

Fantasy Premier League tips: 5 replacements for Harry Kane Harry Kane has been ruled out until March leaving 25% of Fantasy Premier Legaue managers with a gap in their strike force
Five strikers you could choose to replace Harry Kane after
sportsalert.org/2019/01/15/five-strikers-you-could-choose-to-replace-harry-kane-after-striker-is-ruled-out-until-march/
FPL TIPS Millions of managers are expected to transfer Spurs' talisman out of their teams ahead of Gameweek 23 Tottenham striker Harry Kane has been sidelined until March, giving millions of Fantasy Premier League managers a transfer headache ahead of gameweek 23.
Fantasy football tips: Premier League - Best replacements for

Mane has been prolific in front of goal since the turn of the year

Premier League teams ranked by profit and loss Thu, May 12, 2016 Click through the gallery to see how much you would have won (or lost) if you'd bet £10 on each team to win every game
Is Betting on Premier League Favorites Profitable? | Bet on James

Tottenham manager Pochettino is currently being linked with the Manchester United job.

Borussia Dortmund teenager Youssoufa Moukoko breaks Under-17 Bundesliga scoring record… and he's only 14. games for Borussia Dortmund's Under-17s in 2018/19 Moukoko netted 46 times in 25
Borussia Dortmund teenager Youssoufa Moukoko breaks Under-17

Ramsey is set to join Juventus in the summer

The CIES Football Observatory's annual report of the world's most costly players, evaluated on key metrics, ranks Messi at a valuation of £163 million, ahead of Barcelona teammate Neymar (£

St James’ Park

Darrell Clarke won back-to-back promotions as manager of Bristol Rovers, guiding the Gas from the Conference to League One. But the 40-year-old has had a frustrating season this year with Rovers currently 21st, four points from safety, and Clarke admitting that he was "under-achieving as a manager
Bristol Rovers new manager LIVE: Steve Cotterill interested

How Tottenham’s new stadium looked on November 30
Manchester City vs Liverpool: Pep Guardiola reveals Kevin De

Maupay opened the scoring

Tottenham 3 Dortmund 0: Heung-min Son, Jan Vertonghen and Fernando Llorente goals put Spurs in control of tie in the Premier League title race. Although the club do not expect a 90,000
Spurs ace Son Heung-Min issues title warning to Premier

Newport will face Tranmere in the League Two play-off final

Inside Tottenham's new stadium: Every unique feature ahead of Premier League opener. Spurs are finally set to host their first Premier League match on Wednesday night when they take on Crystal
Premier League - talkSPORT - feeds.feedburner.com

Pogba congratulates Rashford on his brilliant work in the build-up to the goal

Crystal Palace 1-2 Liverpool: Mohamed Salah continues sensational form and Sadio Mane is fortunate to avoid red as Jurgen Klopp's side come from behind to win ahead of Manchester City clash
Crystal Palace v Liverpool LIVE: How the action unfolded

Frenkie de Jong produced a stunning display against Real Madrid on Tuesday night

Arsenal news: Edu tipped to return to former club as sporting director after Copa America ends The midfielder won two Premier League titles during a five-year spell with the Gunners By Josh Fordham
Edu Gaspar set for Arsenal return as sporting director 'after

Post a Comment

0 Comments