BEST FORM OF DEFENCE? THE ATTACK
Daily Mirror UK|September 11, 2024
Slot machine has kept three clean sheets and keeper Alisson says: Strikers are doing the hard yards
DAVID ANDERSON
BEST FORM OF DEFENCE? THE ATTACK

MOHAMED SALAH and Luis Diaz have started the season in fine form for Liverpool but Alisson says they are also a major reason why the Reds have not conceded a single goal.

Arne Slot has had the perfect start as Liverpool head coach and the Dutchman has won his first three games, with the side scoring seven goals.

Salah and Diaz have three goals each and Alisson has praised them for their defensive work.

The Reds No.1 says they are the first line of the Reds defence because they press opponents so high up the pitch.

Alisson (circle) says all Liverpool's forwards share this quality and they work so hard without the ball.

"Salah is a special player, but he makes it look normal," said the Brazil star. "But when you look at his numbers, they're unbelievable.

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