While Alisson is recognised by a legend, De Gea is unloved by his fans

The Premiership enters a break ahead of an atypical World Cup stoppage that is about to kick off in Qatar. The situation leaves Liverpool momentarily in sixth place on 22 points, close to the top five places for a place in Europe. This weekend's 3-1 win over Southampton left our manager Jürgen Klopp with a great feeling.

But who took the plaudits from Anfiled and the fans on social media, was Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker who, for former Red's legend Steve McManaman, was the best on the pitch, performing well between the posts. Thanks to Becker's leadership, our team was able to pull out the win at a time when the Saints went forward and put van Dijk's backline under pressure.

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For Steve McManaman, a former Merseyside legend, the goalkeeper was incredible, being a true leader for his teammates who blindly trusted him. "Alisson] made three unbelievable saves to keep Liverpool in front," said the former Liverpool player of the 1990s. According to the Premier League website, the Brazil international earns 150,000 euros a week, which McManaman felt was well repaid.

Becker had a key play in the match, and it was that header from Scotland's Che Adams that our goalkeeper saved. The Saints striker headed from close range, a shot on goal that Alisson deflected wide. Despite this move the 26-year-old, who according to reports on 'The Island' the Red's want, was able to score against our Carioca goalkeeper.

McManaman praised Alisson

McManaman even took the opportunity to talk about the club's attack, where he highlighted the work of Charrúa Darwin Núñez, who appeared twice on the scoreboard; 21' & 42'. "He's been great all season, he's been going from strength to strength and right at the World Cup, I have no doubt that Nunez will be praised, but I have to go back to what Alisson did, who was fantastic today," the Englishman concluded.