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Coevin Kelleher, Liverpool’s young goalkeeper, has revealed the reactions of his coach Juergen Klopp and his teammates Alison Baker and Adrian on his participation in the Champions League against Ajax Amsterdam.
The young Irish goalkeeper took part for the first time in the Champions League, in the match that Liverpool won with a goal and qualified for the semi-finals of the competition.
“The coaching staff told me that I participated in the game the night of the game. I was very excited and since I knew that I would be the main goalkeeper, I put my full attention on the game,” Kelleher said in featured comments on his club’s website. .
He added: “I do my best in training to be ready when the team needs me. I always think about the need to be ready. Here comes the opportunity to play, and here I am reaping the rewards of the work I do every day.” .
“I didn’t see Alison on the night of the game, but she sent me a message wishing me luck,” added the 22-year-old goalkeeper.
He continued, “Adrian also gave me great support. He told me that he is by my side and that he will not stop supporting me, no matter the result. It was a very nice gesture on his part.”
Kelleher was the first player to run towards Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp after the final whistle.
He commented on that, saying, “Of course, I was very happy that he came up to me and hugged me like that. He told me I deserved to go out with a clean sheet, so it was a beautiful moment for me.”
The Irish goalkeeper has the opportunity to participate in Wolverhampton’s Premier League match on Sunday due to Alison’s absence due to injury.
He concluded: “I think I appeared at a good level against Ajax, so I hope to take advantage of this performance in the future, and if another opportunity presents itself, I will look to use it optimally as well.”
Liverpool escaped the trap of rival Ajax and defeated them 1-0 to officially qualify for matchday 16 of the Champions League.
Liverpool hosted Ajax at Anfield in the fifth round of the Champions League for Group Four.
The only goal of the game was scored by Curtis Jones in the 58th minute.
That victory raised Liverpool’s tally to 12 points, securing qualification for the next round, at the top of the group, after rival Atalanta tied with Mitiland.
Atalanta is second with eight points, followed by Ajax with seven.
Mytiland is fourth, with one point.
The game featured the participation of Mohamed Salah until the 90th minute when he was replaced by Price Williams.
