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Caoimhín Kelleher steps up to take Liverpool chance with both hands

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The goalkeeper described by Jürgen Klopp as the world’s best No 2 has impressed during Alisson’s injury absence

Sunday will be a momentous occasion for Caoimhín Kelleher because at the age of 25 he will make his 12th Premier League appearance for Liverpool when Manchester City visit in a vital clash in the title race, surpassing his 11 international caps for the Republic of Ireland.

Being a second-choice goalkeeper can be a curious business, training all week in the full knowledge that whatever tactical tweaks can be made to a team, the manager is unlikely to select two between the posts, nor do your competitors often require rest and rotation. For most professional footballers 25 is when a player starts to hit their peak but for Kelleher things are finally starting to get going at Anfield.

Continue reading…The goalkeeper described by Jürgen Klopp as the world’s best No 2 has impressed during Alisson’s injury absenceSunday will be a momentous occasion for Caoimhín Kelleher because at the age of 25 he will make his 12th Premier League appearance for Liverpool when Manchester City visit in a vital clash in the title race, surpassing his 11 international caps for the Republic of Ireland.Being a second-choice goalkeeper can be a curious business, training all week in the full knowledge that whatever tactical tweaks can be made to a team, the manager is unlikely to select two between the posts, nor do your competitors often require rest and rotation. For most professional footballers 25 is when a player starts to hit their peak but for Kelleher things are finally starting to get going at Anfield. Continue reading…