Alisson has described Liverpool fans as the “biggest” set of supporters in the world, suggesting they can inspire the Reds’ title challenge.
The Brazilian goalkeeper has been a revelation since joining from Roma last season, adding a huge amount of influence between the sticks.
The 26-year-old knows all about the impact Liverpool supporters can have on their team.
He was in goal for Roma in last season’s Champions League semi-final at Anfield, when Jurgen Klopp’s ran out 5-2 winners and destroyed their opponents.
In an interview with Liverpoolfc.com, Brazil’s number one has heaped praised on the fanbase, saying it makes a huge difference and played a part in him joining:
It’s difficult to play against Liverpool. The quality of the team is amazing. And then the 12th player, outside the pitch, that is the supporters.
Last year, I can remember about the semi-finals that they played against us, it was difficult. It was an unbelievable atmosphere. It was incredible.
I like to play with supporters of the other team shouting, talking to me, [it gives me incentive]. But here was something different.
When I signed, when I wanted to come here and I knew about the interest of Liverpool, yes, for sure [that experience was a factor].
We players, we want a team that wants you, a team with quality with a good manager and with great supporters.
I think here at Liverpool you have maybe the biggest supporters in the world.
The atmosphere at Anfield for last Saturday’s 3-0 win over Bournemouth was electric, and it was no surprise that Liverpool upped their game because of it.
The Anfield crowd, as well as those making the trips to away games, really could be key to the Reds winning the Premier League title and going far again in the Champions League this season.
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