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Pepe Reina

How does Pepe Reina rate with Liverpool fans now, years after he left? I ask because my United mate absolutely raves about Alisson, thinks he is the best in the world etc. Now don't get me wrong, Alisson for me is a top class goalkeeper but I do think he's slightly overrated. There are too many times when his handling is questionable and I also think he parries too many shots into dangerous areas. Anyway, I was saying that I thought Alisson was no better than a prime Reina when he was at Liverpool.

Am I really badly wrong? I remember when you lot signed him, he was very very modern compared to most of your goalkeepers up to that point. Great distribution, quick off his line sweeping up and a superb shot stopper too. If memory recalls, I think he had a dodgy start to his second season but he recovered to win lots of golden gloves at Anfield. I think a lot of ex Liverpool players are in danger of being down graded, due to the current crop winning the league. For example some LFC fans will now maybe rate Wijnaldum above Alonso, which for me is daft.

Anyway..

Alisson or prime Reina??

comment by Elvis (U7425)

posted on 6/11/20

Off the top of my head I can't think of the ones against United and Lyon.

posted on 6/11/20

Alisson weakness if he has one is agility, same for his penalties hes not the most agile of keepers is he. Hes not the tallest is he 6 ft 3 but hes a unit n moves like one at times.

Can see why people who dont watch him a lot may not have a lot to judge him on. Thats what great about him, positioning presence command etc stuff you wont notice unless paying attention really. He doesnt make a lot of top saves for the camera etc usually his positioning is spot on he rarely has to move his feet quickly or dive across his goal full stretch etc. His reading of the games amazing too vision and sweeping up is scarily good at times, he added so much for us was a huge upgrade and well worth the money. You can see why roma coach said hes the messi of GKs he has that aura at times.

ofc all keepers have bad games n make mistakes too always will and alisson will make more, hopefully theyre more of the same though if he is to, dawdling on the ball as opposed to dropping balls n flappy hands.

comment by Elvis (U7425)

posted on 6/11/20

He bundled one over the line against city too didn't he?

posted on 6/11/20

Pepe Reina was absolutely superb for us

Alisson Becker is absolutely superb for us



Sorry no fish today.

posted on 6/11/20

Reina was an excellent keeper for a few years, not as good as Allison of course but he was good one on one, a good organiser, a leader and had good distribution for the time, often sending Torres away on the counter, before he downed tools when he didn't get a move to Arsenal. It was a difficult situation for him of course, watching all the best players leave.

Allison has been nothing short of world class since he signed. He's made a couple of errors and he will make more with the way he plays but it gains us much more than a few errors lose us.

posted on 6/11/20

Alisson is world class. His box presence alone sets him apart. As good a Reina was, he could never dominate the box like Ali. Also he made some key errors in difficult games. Was great for us though. Alisson is world class.

Not sure I've seen anyone rate Gini higher than Alonso

posted on 6/11/20

Allison is much safer than Pepe and Gini and Alonso are quite different players IMO, even though both are midfielders.

posted on 6/11/20

Hi Culer

posted on 7/11/20

I like Adrian best tbh.

posted on 7/11/20

The best goalkeeper in the world is not overrated

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