In a podcast discussion, IAN LADYMAN argues that Nottingham Forest's goalkeeper Matz Sels has outperformed Liverpool's Alisson Becker this season, as stated by CHRIS SUTTON on 'It's All Kicking Off!'.
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In the latest 'It's All Kicking Off!' podcast, Nottingham Forest's Matz Sels is touted as having a superior season to Liverpool's Alisson Becker by Mail Sport's Football Editor, Ian Ladyman. Both pundits engage in a heated debate over the contender for the Goalkeeper of the Season. Nuno's Forest, shocking pundits and fans alike, turned from potential relegation fodder to maintaining a top-four position, with Sels playing a significant role.
Sels, with 13 clean sheets and 108 saves in 33 Premier League games, has caught the attention of Ladyman. Despite acknowledging that Sels may not be the superior goalkeeper to Alisson, Ladyman insists that the award should be based on "who you play for."
The Belgian keeper showcases an impressive average of three saves per match, conceding 39 goals throughout the season. In contrast, Alisson has managed half the number of saves in only nine fewer matches, with a lower save per match average, around two. However, Liverpool's better defensive lineup, featuring the presence of Virgil Van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate, could explain the difference in Alisson's stats.
Chris Sutton, contesting the argument, emphasizes Alisson's crucial "big saves in big moments." The Brazilian goalkeeper's Premier League prowess, according to Sutton, solidifies him as the best in the league and possibly the world.
Unlike Liverpool's tactical approach to controlling games, Forest strive for possession, placing more pressure on Sels to keep his team in the match. Arne Slot's Reds employ a different strategy.
Sutton changes his stance from the season's beginning, crediting Alisson as the best goalkeeper in the Premier League. He lauds the Brazilian for his exceptional skill with the ball and his remarkable timeliness in crunch moments.
Adding to the conversation, Ladyman suggests Arsenal's David Raya and Brentford's Mark Flekken as additional contenders for the prestigious award.
As the pair prepares for their debate on next week's episode regarding the defense of the season, Ladyman pokes fun at Sutton for his perceived Liverpool bias. He playfully predicts Sutton's proposed back four for the season will include Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil Van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, and Andy Robertson.
To find out why Chris Sutton believes Chelsea's Enzo Maresca could face dismissal, tune into 'It's All Kicking Off!' wherever you get your podcasts.
- In the recent episode of 'It's All Kicking Off!', Nottingham Forest's Matz Sels is deemed to have a better season than Liverpool's Alisson Becker by Ian Ladyman, the Football Editor of Mail Sport.
- Both pundits, Ladyman and Chris Sutton, engage in a heated debate over the Goalkeeper of the Season contender, with Sutton emphasizing Alisson's crucial "big saves in big moments".
- Sels, with an average of three saves per match, has caught Ladyman's attention due to his impressive performance and 13 clean sheets in 33 Premier League games.
- Despite his performance, Ladyman asserts that Sels may not be superior to Alisson, but he proposes that the goalkeeper award should be based on "who you play for".
- Arne Slot's Forest, defying expectations, maintain a top-four position in the Premier League despite having a possession-focused strategy that puts more pressure on Sels.
- Ladyman and Sutton also discuss contenders for the defense of the season award and mention Arsenal's David Raya and Brentford's Mark Flekken as potential contenders for the Goalkeeper of the Season award.
