Adrian insists the return of Alisson gives Liverpool two number one goalkeepers.

The Reds have won every match of the Premier League season with former West Ham stalwart Adrian between the sticks.

Alisson has returned to training ahead of Sunday's clash with Manchester United, but Adrian says he'll continue to challenge the Brazil international.

He told The Telegraph: "I think it was almost fate.

"I was close, very close [to signing elsewhere] but the moment I received the call from Liverpool I told my agent to stop all negotiations."

He added on the challenges and responsibility he has faced since arriving on Merseyside: "When I signed for Liverpool I knew I was coming for a big challenge in my career and I think the competition makes us better. So to have two No.1s in the team is great for both of us.

"It's a good decision for the manager because everyone wants to have the best and I think we are here - two No.1s.

"It's not my mentality to be a No.2 and even less so when I am 32. Maybe in four, five years time I will tell you differently but it's much better than being in a comfort zone of one No.1 and the other [goalkeeper] sitting on the bench forever.

"But I also like to be united and work together. I'm full of confidence to help Liverpool on the pitch and from the bench when the manager decides that Alisson plays."