Alisson double snub explained as Brazil boss makes 'difficult' claim for Liverpool keeper
Alisson's ongoing battle with Ederson for a starting spot at international level is far from over, Brazil's interim manager has made clear.
The Liverpool goalkeeper was included in the Seleção's squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers versus Bolivia om Saturday and Peru yesterday evening but did not make appearances in either fixture.
This comes after Alisson was left out of Brazil's 23-man squad altogether during the previous mid-season international break in March by caretaker boss Ramon Menezes, a decision even Ederson was left surprised by.
Chosen as the No.1 keeper at the World Cup in Qatar by former national team coach Tite, Alisson now faces a battle on his hands to prove himself to temporary boss Fernando Diniz as he aims to become the undisputed first-choice.
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Liverpool FC Get it hereSharing how he views the situation during a press conference last week, Diniz made clear he is happy to allow the two Premier League shot-stoppers to give him an ongoing selection headache.
"I don't know. I don't have that statement from Tite, because Ederson also played some games. I think it's always difficult. It was also difficult for Tite," he explained.
"I
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