Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has called on his team-mates to “create our own history” as they push for the Premier League title in their debut season under manager Arne Slot.
The Reds currently sit six points clear at the top of the table, with a game in hand over second-placed Arsenal.
Alisson, who played a key role in Liverpool’s 2019-20 Premier League-winning campaign under Jurgen Klopp, reflected on the achievement that ended the club’s 30-year title drought.
“That team was really special,” Alisson said. “We achieved great things. It was the first Premier League title in a long, long time.
“We achieved [won] the Champions League together as well the season before. There is no comparison with both situations.
“What makes me happy is this group of players – we have the quality to do something special. The most important thing is the commitment that is needed to win something is there.”
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Alisson is one of nine players in the current squad who were also part of the 2019-20 title-winning season.
Other returning players include Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez, Andrew Robertson, Caoimhin Kelleher, Harvey Elliott, Curtis Jones, and Mohamed Salah.
However, Liverpool’s squad has evolved significantly since then, with new signings such as Ryan Gravenberch, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez, and Cody Gakpo adding fresh energy to the team.
Under Slot’s guidance, the team has also adopted a new tactical identity.
“I don’t think it is too similar [to our style under Klopp],” Alisson added.
“A few players still play in the team but we have a little bit [of a] different style, more ball possession. Before it was really straightforward, a lot of transition, a lot of intensity.”
Slot, who joined Liverpool from Feyenoord in the summer, has introduced a more possession-based approach, shifting slightly away from the high-intensity transitions that characterised Klopp’s tenure.
This new tactical framework has helped Liverpool dominate games and maintain their position at the top of the table.
The Reds now face an important test as they prepare to visit West Ham on Sunday, aiming to extend their current lead.
Reflecting on the team’s progress, Alisson emphasised the need to focus on writing their own success story rather than drawing comparisons to past squads.
“We don’t have to compare ourselves with the teams in the past,” Alisson said. “We have to create our own history this season, this group.”