Liverpool fans have taken to social media to applaud their new signing Adrian after taking the place of the injured Alisson at the start of the season.
The Spaniard, who signed on a free transfer after being released from West Ham United in the summer, has had a big hand in the Reds’ fortunes so far after saving the crucial penalty to win Liverpool the UEFA Super Cup. The 32-year-old has kept one clean sheet in five appearances and has only conceded six goals in that time, as well as making some wonderful saves along the way.
Adrian spent six years at West Ham after signing from Real Betis in 2013, where he would go on to make 125 Premier League appearances for the club.
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His first two weeks at #LFC – rushed into the mix with little fitness, training and team understanding – had enough storylines to fill an entire career. Excellent at Napoli and Stamford Bridge. Top saves, handling, distribution. And: no pressure to rush Alisson back.
— Melissa Reddy (@MelissaReddy_) September 22, 2019
Liverpool fans were surprised with the arrival of Adrian after Simon Mignolet’s brisk departure to Club Brugge in August. In the past, Liverpool have not had the best of times with goalkeepers. Polish shot-stopper Jerzy Dudek famously spilt the ball to let in Manchester United’s Diego Forlan to score at Anfield during a 2-1 defeat, and Loris Karius had a nightmare against Real Madrid in Kyiv after the Reds lost the Champions League Final 3-1 in 2018.
Here you will find some of the best comments about Adrian from Liverpool fans:
— Cav (@cavlar12345) September 22, 2019
Best Spanish keeper in the league
— Dhrumil H Shah (@Kloptimistic) September 22, 2019
Your last sentence is crucial. No rush for Alisson. He comes back only when absolutely ready.
— Easy (@easystrider71) September 22, 2019
I love this man.
— Colin Kyaw (@tharlay9) September 22, 2019
He’s a keeper, defo!????
— Maryandedbee (@maryandedbee) September 22, 2019
If we win the league will go down as best free transfer ever
— Gbenga (@UndercoverFC) September 22, 2019
Can’t argue with that he’s been excellent so far.
— Adge (@adge2376) September 22, 2019
Most of his saves and some of his distribution is like Allison playing wearing a Adrian mask.
— Roy???????????????????????? (@RoyAbhijitAR) September 22, 2019