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OPINION

The standout performances of Liverpool keeper Alisson Becker has led to limited opportunities for Simon Mignolet in the past year.

Alisson has enjoyed the almost perfect year in between the sticks for both club and country, winning the Golden Glove award in the Premier League, Champions League, and Copa America.

The excellence of the Brazilian has forced Mignolet further down the pecking order and meant that he only managed to make two appearances last season, both in the domestic cup competitions.

Having a solid back-up stopper that appreciates his role and offers great professionalis...