OFFICIAL: Liverpool's Alisson Becker wins Premier League Save of the Month for August
Liverpool’s No.1 won the prize for his impressive stop from a Miguel Almiron shot in the 2-1 victory over Newcastle United at St. James’ Park last month.
Alisson crucially intervened with quick reactions to repel the forward’s volley – and scoop away the rebound – during the opening half, preventing the home side from taking a 2-0 lead.
Liverpool later overturned the deficit with 10 men, securing three points thanks to Darwin Nunez’s late double from the bench.
Alisson on winning the award: “It was even more special because I think the save helped us to keep three points, to keep the team alive to get the three points.”
Describing the save from his perspective, Alisson continued: “[It was] a lot about reactions. I think good positioning, trying to read the situation as well. But I think it was mainly the reactions.
“The power of the shot was really strong from Almiron, I couldn’t see the ball properly as well [with] so many players in front of me. I’m happy that I could react at the right time, put the hand and have a try and make the save.”