Before AC Milan’s UEFA Champions League match against Liverpool, Alisson (31) was full of praise for his counterpart Mike Maignan (29).
Since moving from Lille OSC to AC Milan for just over 16 million euros in 2021, Maignan has not only established himself as the number 1 for the Rossoneri but also for the French national team, after the retirement of the former The Blues Captain Hugo Lloris.
On Tuesday, AC Milan will face Liverpool and he has already earned the respect of his counterpart, Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson. “Morning (Tuesday), We are facing a great goalkeeper,” Alisson began in a press conference before the game.
Alisson believes Maignan has “perfectly replaced” Lloris
He added: “He has been at the highest level for five years. He has been good since he arrived at AC Milan; he has been good for the French national team. He has perfectly replaced a great goalkeeper, a world champion in Hugo Lloris. It is not easy, but he has done very well.”
Alisson then explained in detail what he finds impressive about France’s No. 1 goalkeeper. “He is physically strong, fast and has a clean technique. He is very strong. He is one of the best in the world. The quality of goalkeepers has really increased – Mike Maignan is one of that elite,” said the Liverpool goalkeeper.
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