Chelsea 1-1 Liverpool: 5 Conclusions from the game

#4 Alisson is justifying his price

Chelsea v Liverpool - Premier League

The Brazilian had given a terrific account of himself so far this season and he started off the game in fine form, intercepting Willian’s ball to Hazard right at the edge of the area, with suspicions of handball which was waved away, quite rightly, by the referee. Next, he was out of his goal in a flash to deny Willian time to adjust his footings after receiving the ball from Luiz.

Alisson spread himself and blocked the shot brilliantly. That was two fine saves in the first 25 minutes, however, he could not stop Hazard’s goal, even though he got a finger to the ball.

In the second half, Chelsea had taken a free-kick quickly, Hazard was through and it looked like a certain goal. But Alisson was again out of his goal in the split of second and had spread himself well to deflect the Belgian’s shot up and over the crossbar, into the roof of the goal.

It was a superb save and an essential one too because it kept Liverpool in the game. He continued with his saves, palming away to deny Kovacic. He was also alert right at the end of the game, clearing a horrible Wijnaldum back pass before it reached Morata.

Alisson’s move to Liverpool might have raised a few eyebrows, especially due to the money involved, but the Brazilian is doing everything to justify the price.