# Alisson Snubbed Again by Brazil as Ederson Starts in Goal
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been snubbed again by Brazil, with Manchester City’s Ederson Santana de Moraes set to start in goal for the Selecao’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Uruguay.
Alisson’s last appearance for Brazil was in the World Cup quarter-finals last December, and his absence from the starting lineup is expected to continue this month. Brazil have played five matches since they were knocked out in Qatar and Alisson has been on the bench for four of them and absent entirely for another.
From a Liverpool perspective, the idea of minimising Alisson’s risk of injury while on international duty is welcomed, but it will be a huge personal disappointment for the 31-year-old. Fernando Diniz is the current interim head coach of the Selecao and has opted for Ederson over Alisson in goal, which he is set to do again this month.
## Alisson’s Omission Bemusing
Brazil are fortunate to have two of the most high-profile goalkeepers but Alisson’s omission over his Man City counterpart remains bemusing to say the least. Ederson was the one put in front of the press in the build up to the match with Venezuela and explained that the competition with Alisson is “healthy” and “good for Brazil.”
“The relationship between the goalkeepers is very good, it’s a healthy competition,” the City ‘keeper said. “It’s great to have two goalkeepers who are always looking for and achieving personal and professional goals.”
During the September break, Diniz insisted the “dispute” over which goalkeeper starts “will always be open,” and while that choice is seemingly straightforward for those of a Liverpool persuasion, at least Alisson will be largely kept out of harm’s way.
## Keeping Alisson Safe
The idea of keeping Alisson safe while on international duty is welcomed by Liverpool fans, as he has been a key player for the Reds since joining from AS Roma in 2018. He has made over 100 appearances for Liverpool and has been a key part of their success in recent years, including their Champions League win in 2019 and Premier League title win in 2020/21.
Alisson has also been an integral part of Brazil’s success, helping them to win the Copa America in 2019 and reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup in 2022. Despite his absence from Brazil’s starting lineup, Alisson remains one of the best goalkeepers in world football and will be hoping to get back into the team soon.
For now, though, Ederson will continue to start for Brazil, while Alisson will have to wait for his chance to shine on the international stage once again.