Alisson Becker: Liverpool Goalkeeper Opens Up on Spat With Captain Henderson During Chelsea Game

Alisson Becker: Liverpool Goalkeeper Opens Up on Spat With Captain Henderson During Chelsea Game

Elijah Odetokun
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:30 PM
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  • Chelsea and Liverpool played out to a fourth consecutive goalless draw on Tuesday night
  • The Blues had two goals from Kai Havertz and Reece James disallowed for handball and offside
  • Reds goalkeeper Alisson Becker and captain Jordan Henderson clashed during the match

Chelsea and Liverpool played out to yet another goalless draw on Tuesday night at Stamford Bridge in an encounter which was unfamiliarly a mid-table clash.

Liverpool had the large chunk of the possession, but the Blues created the better chances and had the ball in the back of the net twice but were ruled out due to offside and handball.

A heated moment ensued in the second half between goalkeeper Alisson Becker and captain Jordan Henderson when the two faced off and shouted at each other.

Alisson Becker, Jordan Henderson, Stamford Bridge, Liverpool.
Alisson Becker and Jordan Henderson confronted each other during the game against Chelsea. Photo by Ryan Pierse.
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According to talkSPORT, Henderson confronted Alisson for not communicating correctly with Joel Matip, whose poor-headed clearance almost gifted Chelsea a goal, but João Felix blazed his attempt over the bar.

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Alisson reveals Henderson's exchange

The Brazilian goalkeeper has opened up on the heated argument with his captain and downplayed any serious issue as it was just an in-game emotional moment.

“Me and Henderson, we are two people who fight, who give our lives for their team. And on the field there is no way to ask 'please',” he told ESPN Brasil.
“So sometimes it seems that the mood is high, but it’s two people trying to fix it, do things in the best way for the team and try to help.”

The former Roma shot-stopper admitted it has been a challenging season but is confident the Reds can turn their fortunes around.

“Of course it’s been difficult, it’s been a great challenge. We are human beings and we feel as much as anyone else. We get frustrated when something negative happens,” he said.

Wright advises Arteta on Liverpool

Sports Brief reported that Arsenal legend Ian Wright tipped Arsenal to beat Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.

The former striker, who scored 113 Premier League goals in 213 games, told the Gunners to attack and score many goals to ensure they come out as winners on Sunday, which gives a challenge to Alisson to be at his best

He took a cue from the Reds' defeat to Manchester City and likened them to an old soldier returning to war.

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Elijah Odetokun is Reuters-trained journalist with three years of experience having previously worked at Daily Times Nigeria, OmaSports and El Futbolero.