Alisson's Premier League Goalkeeping Nightmare: Worst Stats Ever, Italian Giants Lurking

Picture this: you're nursing a pint, scrolling through the footy news, and bam – Alisson Becker, once the undisputed king of keepers, is officially the worst in the Premier League this season. Yeah, you read that right. According to eye-watering data dug up by the lads at The Daily Mail, the Brazilian's form has nosedived harder than a dodgy dive in the box.

It's not just one howler; it's a full season of gremlins. That midweek clanger against Wolves, where his hospital pass gifted them a last-gasp winner? Just the tip of the iceberg. His feet have been all over the shop, and now even his shot-stopping's gone awry.

Stats That'll Make You Spill Your Pint

The killer stat? Net goals prevented compared to xG faced (minus own goals, mind). Out of 33 top-flight keepers with enough minutes, Alisson props up the table at -3.5. Ouch. For contrast, Manchester United's Senne Lammers tops it with +5.81. And rewind to 2022/23 – Alisson was smashing +9.45. From god to gong at the back, eh?

Liverpool's not exactly swimming in form this term. Dominik Szoboszlai's the lone bright spark, holding steady or better. The rest? A cocktail of meh and outright muck. But Alisson's plunge is the headliner, leaving fans muttering about that hamstring layoff earlier in the year.

As reported by Steve Pearson at TEAMtalk, the Reds might fancy cashing in while his contract ticks down to 2026/27. Why? Two Serie A heavyweights, Juventus and Inter Milan, are sniffing around like wolves on the prowl.

Mamardashvili's Bench Warm and Konate Contract Drama

Enter Giorgi Mamardashvili, Liverpool's Georgian giant signed as Alisson's long-term heir. He filled in during the hamstring saga but ranked a grim 28th on that same chart. Fair play, he did alright, but now he's kicking his heels – TEAMtalk sources say he's brassed off at the lack of game time.

Never mind the plan to bed him in slowly; with Alisson fumbling like he's got butterfingers, you'd think it'd be his moment. Nope. Word is, if Arne Slot sticks with the incumbent this summer, Mamardashvili might bang in a loan request for 2026/27. Goalkeeping department's turning into a right old circus at Anfield.

It's not all doom in the Liverpool backline, though. TEAMtalk reveals the club have lobbed their juiciest wage offer yet at Ibrahima Konate to pen a new deal. Fingers crossed, lads – but watch out, three Euro superclubs are eyeing a freebie swoop.

Time to Sell or Stick?

Liverpool's microscope's mainly on the wings right now, but the 'keeper spot's creaking. Sell high to Italy while nostalgia value holds? Or back the World Cup winner to bounce back? Slot's got decisions, and with Mamardashvili twiddling thumbs, it's a powder keg.

Blimey, from Van Dijk partnerships to Italian pastures – Alisson's season's a cautionary tale. Keep an eye on this one; it could reshape Anfield's netminder nest. What's your take, Reds? Pint's on me if he turns it around.

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