Ahead of AC Milan’s UEFA Champions League encounter against Liverpool, Alisson (31) was full of praise for his opposite number Mike Maignan (29).
Since joining AC Milan from Lille OSC back in 2021 for a little over €16m, Maignan has gone on to establish himself, not only as No.1 for the Rossoneri but also for the France national team, in the wake of the retirement of former Les Bleus captain Hugo Lloris.
On Tuesday, AC Milan will face off against Liverpool and he has already earned the respect of his opposite number, Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson. “Tomorrow (Tuesday), we are coming up against a great goalkeeper,” began Alisson in a pre-match press conference.
Alisson believes Maignan has ‘perfectly replaced’ Lloris
He added, “He has been at the best level for five years now. He has been good since he arrived at AC Milan; he is good for the France national team. He has perfectly replaced a great goalkeeper, a world champion in Hugo Lloris. It isn’t easy but he has done very well.”
Alisson then went on to detail what he finds impressive about France’s No.1 goalkeeper. “He is physical, quick, he has 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 within this elite,” said the Liverpool goalkeeper.
