Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has admitted Alisson is the firm first-choice goalkeeper in the Brazilian national team as their rivalry moves from domestic to international football.
Alisson, who joined Liverpool in £67million summer move this summer, has been Brazil's No 1 goalkeeper for much of Tite's reign. As a result, Ederson has a solitary cap while Alisson boasts 32.
Following his arrival from Roma, Alisson is now competing with Ederson for the Premier League title as well and the two lined up on opposite ends of the pitch on Sunday for a top-of-the-table clash.
Ederson respects the similar paths that their careers have taken and acknowledges he must continue to work hard just to be Brazil's second-choice let alone to have a chance of overtaking him in the pecking order.
'I think there is a lot of similarity between the two of us, he is having a very positive start to the season at Liverpool,' Ederson told Globo Esporte.
'The goalkeeper position is cruel because only one of us can play, but we are both playing well in England. Here he is one step ahead of me, he played in a World Cup but that's not a reason to work less.
'Brazil is well served for goalkeepers, many who have not been to the World Cup are very good. Those who are picked will do a good job.'
With his profile rising all the time at Manchester City, Ederson revealed he will be given the chance to shine in the upcoming friendly with Saudi Arabia. However, the gloves will be handed back to Alisson for the crunch clash against rivals Argentina.
Any footballer worth their salt would prefer to play in the latter match, but Ederson is just grateful to get on the pitch.
'Yesterday, after training, Tite called to talk to me and Alisson and said that I would play the first game and Alisson the second,' Ederson revealed.
'I was very happy to have an opportunity to play a match with the Brazilian team.'
Cozimnrsy
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I like the both of them they so good goalkeeper in the world
Nacalmntuy
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bravo plays better with his feet's than Allison
bravo???
Bunbcoprsy
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bravo plays better with his feet's than Allison
diegopilgrim
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Ederson , not Emerson, autocorrect.
not even Allison's fifa ratings is better
Fuoabrstyz
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too difficult to decide...lol
ma_ly
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ederson is ter stegen and cortuias level while alisson is de gea and oblak's level
sikklotyz
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Ederson is little better than Alision...
CityMan
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It is weird because for a while I was concerned with how they would replace Julio Cesar and it seemed like for a couple years they couldn't. But now boom two perfect GKs
They are set for two world cups probably! Awesome luck for them.
CityMan
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He clears very well also ahem Liverpool 4-3 ahem
Lol literally the only mistake I can remember him making last season. Which only makes him seem better if I can’t think of any others!😊
CityMan
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Ederson is better as a sweeper, playing with his feet, but I think Alisson is a better stopper with more experience. I would rate them the same overall. Brazil is lucky to have either one of them on the bench.👍
Budbmos
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Ederson very humble to hear such a professional speech from you.
AUSB
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both are good but Allison is far more experienced than ederson. unfortunately one one can play for brazil.
dobakpuyz
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mmm both are good but Allison is more
77ARTILLERY
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Ederson is better with his feet than Allison
IKE0309
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both are wrold class bt you cant play in same time so you need choose one so bad luck Endeerson
meyabikotz
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Yeah Allison is more better than ederson
Ederson , not Emerson, autocorrect.
meyabikotz
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never
Even your boy, Emerson said it 🤦♀️
Hubaboy
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Alisson a world class sweeper goalkeeper, Ederson too a world class but not better than Alisson 😍
Liverpoolforlyfe
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Ederson plays a big part in us having low shots faced because he reads the game really well and is fantastic at rushing out. Since he's also really comfortable on the ball and has some terrific passing range, he can deliver the ball safely to an available player and sometimes even to a player that can start a counter-attack. This kind of skill and quality doesn't reveal itself in stats so you have to watch the player to make opinions on it.
He clears very well also ahem Liverpool 4-3 ahem
Elsa98
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Alisson can pull of an outstanding save same as ederson, but the most special thing about ederson is, he can assist.
Gulabi Pakoda
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Ederson is better than Alisson in my opinion.
diegopilgrim
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Yeah Allison is more better than ederson
never
tanyaforgwe
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Yeah Allison is more better than ederson
cubadelsz
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Ederson is better because he can assist too. Allison can't do that!!!!!
Derobect
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Ederson plays a big part in us having low shots faced because he reads the game really well and is fantastic at rushing out. Since he's also really comfortable on the ball and has some terrific passing range, he can deliver the ball safely to an available player and sometimes even to a player that can start a counter-attack. This kind of skill and quality doesn't reveal itself in stats so you have to watch the player to make opinions on it.
Messiaha
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It is weird because for a while I was concerned with how they would replace Julio Cesar and it seemed like for a couple years they couldn't. But now boom two perfect GKs
ssuolow
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I don’t think Alisson did great in the World Cup though.. Ederson had the potential to prove himself
beans
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That's how it is sometimes. When you have a position you need to fill, more people take closer looks at players in those positions. And good players that were overlooked before, all of a sudden come into light.
Clusesed
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Both Brilliant keepers and both playing for the Top 2 in the Premier League. Really shows the quality of the League Not forgetting De Gea of course who is as good if not better although seems a little unsettled this season compared to last ..
Gloriouser
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He's also ahead at having won a medal.
eventual
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Alisson is the best keeper in the world.
rabbi904
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alisin baker is a good gool keeper
eloro
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True... Allison is definitely d first choice and is ahead if him.. J bet this two are d top of EPL gks.