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Former Premier League and Republic of Eire goalkeeper Shay Given has referred to as on Liverpool’s second-choice goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher to go away the membership, even when it means forcing a transfer.
Given believes the 25-year-old has the expertise to change into a world-class shot-stopper however is being held again by restricted alternatives at Anfield.
Caoimhin Kelleher urged to go away Liverpool
Talking to The Mirror, the previous Newcastle and Manchester Metropolis goalkeeper stated:
“Caoimhin performed 26 video games final season and in that point he confirmed that he has the expertise to be a No 1 within the Premier League. However he turns 26 later this month and, if I’m brutally sincere, he must get away from Liverpool if he desires that to occur.
“Kelleher would have been upset to listen to Slot state publicly that Alisson will at all times be his first selection keeper as a result of everybody desires to enter coaching daily with the idea that they’re combating for a spot within the crew.
“Each skilled footballer has to have that hope that in the event that they get a spot within the crew and carry out effectively then they may hold the jersey. Caoimhin hasn’t received that. It has been made clear to him that he’ll at all times be behind Alisson – and let’s be sincere he’s up in opposition to a man who is likely one of the greatest on this planet.
“Caoimhin turns 26 later this month. He’s carried out his time at Liverpool. That’s no disrespect to a superb membership however they’re now beginning to assume that they will’t maintain Kelleher again for for much longer as a result of he’s a high quality participant.
“Possibly Caoimhin has been too good about it to date as a result of generally you do should pressure the problem. That isn’t a pleasant scenario. He has been very loyal to Liverpool and he gained’t wish to upset the followers.
“However on the identical time, you solely have one profession, one life and one alternative to take advantage of what you’ve received. Ten years down the street he could possibly be 36 and persons are speaking about him as being over the hill.”
Kelleher’s contributions to Liverpool
This comes after Liverpool supervisor Arne Slot not too long ago stated that no matter Kelleher’s spectacular performances, he’ll return on the bench as soon as Alisson Becker returns from harm.
Since making his debut for Liverpool in 2019, Kelleher has featured 55 occasions, protecting 19 clear sheets. Regardless of primarily serving as a backup, he has confirmed his value every time referred to as upon.
Kelleher has at all times stepped up for the Reds every time referred to as upon, and has carried out so as soon as once more throughout the current absence of the Brazilian goalkeeper.
He’s notably revered for his heroics within the 2022 League Cup ultimate, the place he scored the decisive penalty in a dramatic shootout victory in opposition to Chelsea.
The shot-stopper got here near leaving final summer time after Nottingham Forest made a transfer for him. However he ended up staying at Anfield after the Reds determined to reject any bids for him.
Nonetheless, it seems in order that his days on the membership are numbered, specifically after the Reds signing Giorgi Mamardashvili as a long-term alternative for Alisson over the summer time. Experiences recommend that the Irish worldwide has already knowledgeable these near him of his intention to go away subsequent summer time.
Kelleher’s scenario has attracted consideration from golf equipment in search of a high quality No. 1 goalkeeper, and his departure may lastly enable him to ascertain himself as a starter within the Premier League.
