Rio Ferdinand has said that Liverpool’s Alisson Becker is better than Man City No.1, Ederson Moraes on the FIVE YouTube channel.

The Brazilian goalkeepers have largely been the 2 finest players in their position in the Premier League over the past couple of years. Both shotstoppers are integral to Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola’s systems, as they have the basics dowп to a tee whilst also being adept on the ball and as sweeper-keepers.

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RIO FERDINAND SAYS ALISSON IS BETTER THAN EDERSON

Many tend to be split over which player comes oᴜt on top between the Reds No.1 or the £34.9 million (Bleacher Report) man at the Etihad Stadium.

However, when Rio Ferdinand was quizzed about whether Alisson or Ederson was better on his YouTube channel, he replied, “Alisson. He probably gets you more points in a season. That’s the only reason. I think Ederson, with his feet, there’s no question, he’s the best in the world for me. But Alisson, he’s a big moment player.”

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