How Liverpool's Brazilian Duo is Shaping the Future of Goalkeeping
Marcelo Pitaluga: Liverpool's Rising Goalkeeping Star
The Brazilian Connection at Anfield
Marcelo Pitaluga, the 20-year-old prodigy from Brazil, has seamlessly integrated into Liverpool's goalkeeping fraternity since his move from Fluminense in 2020. The young talent finds himself in the unique position of learning from some of Brazil's finest, including the world-renowned Alisson Becker and the legendary World Cup winner, Claudio Taffarel.
Pitaluga shared his experiences with the matchday programme, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to work alongside Alisson. "Having …
Liverpool F.C Loan Watch: 23/11-28/11
Did Not Play Due To World Cup Break
Tyler Morton, Leighton Clarkson, Rhys Williams, Conor Bradley, Owen Beck, James Balagizi, Paul Glatzel, Max Woltman, Fidel O'Rourke, Sepp Van Den Berg, Billy Koumetio
Marcelo Pitaluga (Macclesfield)
A bright sail of a season for Pitaluga hit a serious iceberg on Tuesday, when he injured and withdrawn from the 6oth minute of Macc's loss to Runcorn Linnets on Tuesday. Shortly after that, the young Spaniard made his way back to Liverpool to undergo …
Liverpool F.C Loan Watch - November 20th and 21st
Conor Bradley + Owen Beck (Bolton)
Wow, what a night for Bolton. A comeback win, a Bradley goal, and our duo finally starting together! On Saturday, Bolton beat Fleetwood 2-1, and Owen Beck completed his return from injury by starting his first-ever League One game. Despite it not being his best game (he lost 20 duels ouch), he lasted 80 minutes and was only subbed off while Bolton chased the game. Carlos Mendes scored for Fleetwood in the 16th minute, …
Liverpool F.C Loan Watch: 11/12-11/13
Billy Koumetio (Austria Wien II)
Koumetio appears to have fallen out of favour for Austria Wien, and into favor for Austria Wien II. Not exactly ideal. Koumetio played the full 90, but as a left back for Austria Wien II as they lost 2-0 to Rapid Wien II. So, Koumetio went from starting at centre back in the League Cup quarterfinals against Leicester to playing as a left back in the Austrian second tier. Wow. Either way, the loss moved …
Liverpool F.C Loan Watch: November 5th and 6th.
Rhys Williams (Blackpool)
Williams was once again an unused substitute for Blackpool, this time in a 1-0 defeat to Luton Town. This marks the 19th day since Williams started for Blackpool, in a 3-1 loss to Hull City. Yesterday's loss pushes Blackpool down into 18th in the EFL Championship, only 2 points clear of the drop zone.
Sepp Van Den Berg (Schalke 04)
Van Den Berg remains sidelined with a ligament injury (unlikely to return until mid-January). In the meantime, …
Liverpool F.C Loan Watch: October 29th and 30th
Billy Koumetio (Austria Wien)
Koumetio was not selected in the team for Austria Wien's 2-1 win over Altach. Koumetio instead played the full 90 for Austria Wien II in Austria's 2. Liga. Austria Wien II lost 5-0 to SKN St. Poelten, which puts them 1 point away from the relegation zone. Meanwhile, Austria Wien's win in the top flight places them in the top half of the table, but only by one point. Not a good sign for Koumetio's future, …
Liverpool sign 17-year-old goalkeeper from Brazilian club Fluminense
On Thursday, Liverpool announced the signing of Marcelo Pitaluga, a 17-year-old goalkeeper from Brazilian club Fluminense.
Pitaluga came highly recommended to The Reds by our current number one, Alisson Becker.
Brazil international and the current best goalkeeper in the world, Alisson, knows Pitaluga personally having met him through his own brother, Muriel, who is also a goalkeeper with Fluminense.
Liverpool finally confirmed Pitaluga's signing this week after much-reported interest over the summer.
Pitaluga has already taken part in some Melwood …
Liverpool news - Midweek roundup
With Liverpool's domestic season back underway since last weekend, let's take a quick look at all the news regarding our club so far this week.
Goalkeeper to sign
As reported by us yesterday, Liverpool expect to complete the signing of young Brazilian goalkeeper Marcelo Pitaluga this week. The Fluminense stopper is due on Merseyside to complete his medical in the coming days. He will then join up with Barry Lewtas' Liverpool U23s squad. Pitaluga comes highly recommended by Liverpool's Brazil …
Liverpool expected to complete signing of young Brazilian goalkeeper this week
Young Brazilian goalkeeper Marcelo Pitaluga is expected to sign for Liverpool this week as he leaves his boyhood club, Fluminense.
Pitaluga, 17, will be a part of the Liverpool U23s squad this season where he will battle it out for the number one spot with Irish youngster Caoimhin Kelleher.
As reported in Neil Jones' piece for Goal.com, Pitaluga holds a German passport which enables him to move from Fluminense before he turns 18.
Pitaluga has played for Brazil at underage …