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Goalkeeping legend Kahn: Liverpool's Alisson better than Neuer

German legend Oliver Kahn believes that Alisson is a better goalkeeper than Manuel Neuer.

The Brazilian has been sensational in the past couple of seasons, first for Roma and now for Liverpool.

And he has drawn praise from the legendary Bayern and German keeper Kahn, as Bayern and Liverpool are set to meet in the Champions League round of 16.

Kahn told Goal: "At the moment it's Alisson. He showed at the World Cup that he is a world-class keeper.

"Neuer did not manage to play as good as he did before since returning from his injury. I think two things broke his rhythm a little bit: the early exit from the World Cup and his injury.

"It is not easy when you know as a player: 'If something happens to my foot again that might be it for my career'. Those are psychological aspects that play a role. He must find perfect confidence in his body and then he will find his old level again soon."

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