Alisson vs Kelleher: Arne Slot WARNED not to make 'MAD' mistake

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot could have an impending goalkeeping decision to make in the near future once Alisson Becker returns to fitness.

The Brazil No.1 has been out of action for the last month having suffered a muscle injury against Crystal Palace with Caoimhin Kelleher taking over in the meantime.

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The Irishman has performed admirably in the interim, helping Liverpool solidify their grip on top spot in the Premier League and Champions League table.

The 25-year-old’s form has led to discussions over whether he deserves to keep his place in the team once Alisson returns with Arne Slot recently declaring that the former Roma star would be going straight back into the team.

However, with Kelleher saving a penalty in Ireland’s victory over Finland on Thursday night, talk has again turned to whether he is worth retaining in goal for the Reds.

And former Irish international Tony Cascarino believes it would be a ‘mad mistake’ for Slot to drop Kelleher.

Arne Slot warned against 'mad mistake'

"They need to make Kelleher the number one,” he told talkSPORT.

“I'd hate to see him go because Alisson's had injuries over the last few years and he's a terrific goalkeeper, he's a fantastic goalkeeper, but from what I've seen from Kelleher this season has grown.

“His ability on the ball, he's got much bigger confidence than he had 18 months ago and rightly so. He's playing more football now.

“Kelleher has moved up pretty quickly and I think it'd be a mad mistake and I think in some ways Arne Slot might look at Kelleher and think he is the future.

“Yes, we've made a goalkeeping change—Alisson was our number one. I'm not so sure he'll drop Kelleher when Alisson's fit, I'm not convinced by that at all. He's been sensational for Liverpool."

Despite Cascarino’s declarations, it looks like Liverpool’s goalkeeping situation is going to get more complicated when Giorgi Mamardashvili arrives once his loan from Valencia expires next summer.

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