In welcome news for most Liverpool FC fans, Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that goalkeeper Alisson Becker will be left out of his squad for November’s international friendlies against Japan and Singapore.
In place of the 34-year-old star stopper, the Italian coach has named Bento, Lucas Perri, and Coritiba youngster Morisco as the three goalkeepers he plans to call up for the upcoming set of friendlies as he continues to tweak and experiment.
At the press conference where he announced his squad plans, Ancelotti confirmed that he still sees Alisson as his number one but since the upcoming matches aren’t qualifiers it’s a good chance to give other players a chance.
“We don’t need to test Alisson, we know him very well. He’s the best goalkeeper.
“When the Copa America starts, he’ll be called up. Like Alisson, all the others will be.”
As such, Alisson will avoid the trip to my homeland, Singapore, while Brazil will get to audition its backup and potential future goalkeepers against Japan and Singapore. I think every Liverpool fan would agree it’s a win-win for everyone.