The Irish goalkeeper played impressively on the rare day he was able to start in goal for the home team at Anfield.
The top of the Premier League rankings changed in just a few hours. After losing the No. 1 position to Man City, Liverpool quickly regained its position by defeating Burnley 3-1. Jurgen Klopp’s team won all three points, a particularly meaningful victory for The Kop after losing to Arsenal.
Besides the brilliance of the attacking trio Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and Diogo Jota; Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher contributed significantly to the home team’s final victory.
Caoimhin Kelleher was given the opportunity by Jurgen Klopp to start from the start, replacing Alisson Becker. The reason comes from the fact that the number 1 goalkeeper, Alisson, is sick. That unintentionally creates a great opportunity for Caoimhin Kelleher to score points with Klopp.
Kelleher played impressively against Burnley. 
Kelleher stepped out to block Zeki Amdouni’s shot.
Klopp has a suρer sub in the wooden frame.
Reality proves that the German strategist made the right decision. According to statistics from Sofascore, Caoimhin Kelleher had 3 successful saves over 90 minutes.
Kelleher appears calm when encountering 1-on-1 situations with opposing players. The visiting Bunrley team entered the game with an open style of play, putting pressure on Liverpool’s field in the first 15 minutes of the match. In that context, Kelleher played well.
The Irish goalkeeper excelled in the cоnfrоntatiоn with Zeki Amdouni in the 9th minute. Zeki Amdouni overtook Virgil van Dijk in a speed racing situation, but Kelleher stepped out just in time to narrow Zeki Amdouni’s shot angle. .
Entering the second half, Kelleher once again showed his talent when he denied David Datro Fofana’s shot in the 63rd minute. The situation shocked many Liverpool fans. The ability to enter and exit properly and control the penalty area turns Kelleher into a ‘steel shield’ in the wooden frame of The Kop.
The brilliant performance helped Kelleher score strong points with Klopp. Speaking after the match, the German strategist said: ” Burnley caused a lot of difficulties and we had to score at the right time. Liverpool needs Caoimhin Kelleher’s talent. This was a good day for him.” . Caoimhin Kelleher is calm in handling the ball.”
Going back in time, Klopp once praised and considered Kelleher to be the best No. 2 goalkeeper in the world after the match against Chelsea in the Carabao Cup in 2022. The 25-year-old star’s performances prove Klopp’s comments. Completely well-founded.
Kelleher always knows how to shine every time he puts on his gloves on the field. That is why Liverpool is determined to keep the 25-year-old goalkeeper despite many offers in the recent winter transfer window.
Besides Klopp, Liverpool players all appreciate Kelleher. “In my eyes, Kelleher is a class goalkeeper, ” Van Dijk shared after Liverpool defeated Sheffield United last December.
Kelleher deserves to be a suρer sub in the Liverpool squad. The Irish goalkeeper is the perfect plan B whenever Alisson Becker cannot play. Liverpool and Klopp need a silent hero, ready to shine when needed. That person is Kelleher!.