The former Liverpool striker has encouraged the club to retain the services of an experienced member of the squad in a summer when Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah are already set to depart
Peter Crouch has expressed his concern about Liverpool possibly selling Alisson this summer(Image: 2025 Ben Roberts – Danehouse)
Peter Crouch has expressed his concern about the impact Alisson’s possible departure could have on the Liverpool squad.
The goalkeeper has attracted interest from Juventus this summer, and despite signing a contract extension in March, could leave as part of a squad overhaul ahead of next season.
Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson’s imminent exits have been confirmed, and Virgil van Dijk will enter the final 12 months of his contract next summer. Salah last week said he is concerned that standards may drop when he leaves, and losing Alisson, one of the Reds’ most-experienced players, would only exacerbate the issue.
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“It would be a massive loss. He was one of the revolutionary signings along with Salah and Van Dijk,” Crouch told PaddyPower.
“They were the three that kicked Liverpool on. The thought of losing him is unthinkable. I don’t know how you replace him.”
The ex-Liverpool striker added, “I am worried about the current dressing room. The squad is not where it was.
“We’re going to be comparing every squad and manager to the Jurgen Klopp era, which for me is unfair because I don’t think there will ever be another manager like that again, unfortunately.”
Crouch has told Liverpool not to sell Alisson this summer(Image: 2025 CameraSport)
Arne Slot recently implied there is an argument in favor of Liverpool selling Alisson, who turns 34 later this year and has struggled with hamstring issues this season.
However, Crouch feels the goalkeeper is “irreplaceable” and remains one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
“[Freddie] Woodman has done well at times this season when he’s been called upon. I think he’s a decent goalkeeper,” the 45-year-old opined.
“Allison is just world-class. I always think losing someone of that calibre is irreplaceable really.
Alisson has not played for Liverpool since March(Image: Getty Images)
“It’s like gold dust these days having a top keeper. Allison’s performances probably earn you 10 points a season, which is massive when you’re competing for a title or top four.”
Alisson’s absence is set to stretch to nine games this weekend, when Liverpool hosts Chelsea in the Premier League’s early kick-off. The Brazilian has not played since the Champions League win over Galatasaray on March 18 but is close to regaining full fitness.
Speaking about Alisson’s future last month, Slot said: “The history of all the transfers shows that nothing was done without a purpose or without thinking about it.
“The people who make these decisions take everything into account. They try to make the best decisions with the interest of the club.
“It [experience] is definitely one argument to keep him, but there are other arguments. That is a decision the club has to make if that is needed. In the end, he still has one year [on his contract].”