Liverpool reveal Alisson squad number change for 2019/20 Premier League season
The goalkeeper has been wearing the No 13 shirt since joining the club in the summer transfer window
Liverpool have confirmed that Alisson Becker will be given the No 1 shirt next season.
The Brazilian goalkeeper had been playing in the No 13 jersey after the Reds decided Loris Karius would keep his kit number for the 2018/19 campaign before the latter was sent out on a two-year loan to Besiktas.
However, as part of their new official New Balance kit launch and his sensational performances between the sticks this season, Liverpool have decided to award Alisson with the famous goalkeepers shirt number after his £65million move from Roma in the summer.
The 2019-20 Liverpool home goalkeeper strip comes in black with striking gold detail and has been designed in line with the outfield players’ jerseys for next season.
"I’m incredibly impressed by the style of this season’s goalkeeper jersey - it will really stand out on the pitch and will look great alongside the home kit," Alisson said.
New Balance revealed Liverpool's home kit for the 2019/20 season and have gone for a retro design.
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The launch took place at 9am on Thursday and followed the Reds' competent 4-1 win over Porto on Wednesday evening.
Jurgen Klopp's team will now face Barcelona in a Champions League semi-final showdown and this is the kit they will be wearing next season.
It is on sale in the Liverpool FC store now.
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The red, pinstriped kit is a throwback to Liverpool's 1984 European Cup winning shirt.
