Liverpool have confirmed the numbers of new signings Alisson Becker and Fabinho for the upcoming season.
The Brazilian duo were both involved in big money moves to Merseyside this summer, and speculation had surrounded the squad numbers the pair would take.
Alisson will wear the number 13, which he sported during his two preseason appearances against Napoli and Torino.
The former Roma shot-stopper will also have ‘A. Becker’ adjacent to the number.
Much had been made of the Reds’ need to add a first class goalkeeper during the summer transfer window, with the calls largely emanating from Loris Karius’ woeful Champions League performance.
Despite suggestions Liverpool had cooled their interest in the Brazil number one, sporting director Michael Edwards launched a post-World Cup £65 million bid that was enough to bring the 25-year-old to the Premier League.
Fabinho will continue to defy convention as a midfielder and wear the number three jersey.
Catching fans and pundits off-guard, Fabinho’s signing came in the immediate wake of the Champions League final. The versatile 24-year-old joins from AS Monaco.
