Create Your Own History: Alisson Becker Encourages Title-Chasing Liverpool

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has issued a rallying cry to his teammates, urging them to make their mark in the club's history books as they continue their impressive run in the Premier League. With a comfortable six-point lead over Arsenal and a game in hand, the team under the guidance of Arne Slot is well-positioned to clinch their first English title since 2020. Having secured 13 victories and suffered only one defeat in their first 17 league matches, the Reds are currently the frontrunners to lift the coveted trophy at the end of the season. Fans are already drawing comparisons between the current squad and Jurgen Klopp's title-winning team from four years ago, sparking discussions about the similarities and differences between the two sides. As the debate rages on, Alisson is focused on the task at hand, emphasizing the importance of staying grounded and focused on the challenges ahead. With history within reach, the Brazilian shot-stopper is determined to lead his team to glory and etch their names in Liverpool's storied legacy.

But Alisson, one of a handful of players remaining from Klopp's squad, said Slot's men deserve to be ranked on their own terms rather than compared to a side that reached three Champions League finals as well as winning the Premier League under the German.

"I don't think it's too similar, two different teams. A few players still play in the team but we have a little bit different style now, more ball possession, before it was really straightforward: a lot of transition, a lot of intensity," the Brazilian said.

"That team was really special, we achieved great things, it was the first Premier League title for this club in a long time. We achieved the Champions League together as well, the season before.

"I believe we don't have to compare ourselves with the teams in the past, we have to create our own history.

"We're not going to erase the things we did in the past that were really special and be always in the history of this club."

Of the 20-man squad named for Liverpool's 3-1 win against Leicester on Boxing Day, eight have experience of winning the title four years ago.

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Only Mohamed Salah remains from the famous front three that also featured Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino four years ago.

But Cody Gakpo, Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez have joined with Salah to create an effective forward line for Slot.

Alisson is impressed with their impact, as well as the hunger displayed by the players yet to experience title glory with the Reds.

"We have a few players that are playing here long enough, that experienced the highest peak of maybe the Jurgen Klopp era and the lowest as well," he said.

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"We have the quality to do something special and the most important thing is the commitment that is needed to win something is there, and the passion, the desire.

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"We are hungry and we want to win every game in front of us and that's all we are focused on at the moment."

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