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Liverpool’s rookie goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher is trying to take his rapid ascent in stride.
The U21 international from the Republic of Ireland has made his debut in the two biggest competitions in club football, the Champions League and the Premier League, with two clean sheets after putting on another competent display in the 4-point win. -0 on the Wolves.
Kelleher, who only turned 22 two weeks ago, replaces the injured Alisson Becker, who was promoted to number two ahead of previously established Adrian.
He has not put a foot, nor a glove, badly in 180 minutes and at the same time he has made great saves, including one to deny Daniel Podence in the first half against a Kop that had, for the first time since March, fans present. .
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Highlights from Liverpool’s win over Wolves in the Premier League
But the Irishman is also doing a good job keeping his feet on the ground.
“I’m just trying to be there for the team to help them in those moments and luckily again I was able to make those saves and get a clean sheet,” he said.
“Getting a clean sheet, for me and the four behind, is the most important thing for us. So we did our job.
“From the first minute we were really on fire and we played very well. It was first class.
“We scored four goals [and] maybe it could have had a few more too. It was a great team performance in every aspect. “
It was a fitting way to mark the chance to have a following, albeit only 2,000, back inside the stadium to see the summer Premier League winners for the first time.
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“Obviously it was amazing. It’s been so long without them that it felt a little strange to see them, but it was such an incredible feeling to have them back in the stadium,” added Kelleher, who may find himself back in a more familiar situation. Bench position for Wednesday’s Champions League game against Midtjylland.
“The support they give, honestly, is of a different kind. You saw how we perform when they’re there, so having them back was a huge advantage.”
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