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Liverpool boss Klopp reacts to Alisson’s performance, comments on Van Dijk fitness

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Liverpool beat Monterrey 2-1.

Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp (L) speaks with Liverpool's Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker following the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup semi-final football match between Mexico's...

Liverpool are into the FIFA World Club Cup final after a 2-1 win over Mexican side Monterrey.

A late winner was needed from substitute Roberto Firmino to seal the win.

Manager Jurgen Klopp had special praise for goalkeeper Alisson, who he felt decided Liverpool’s win.

The Brazilian made seven saves in the match and proved his quality as one of the best in the world.

He had extra work to do because of the absence of Virgil van Dijk, who missed the game with illness.

Firmino of Liverpool scores a goal to make it 1-2 during the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019 Semi Final match between Monterrey and Liverpool FC at Khalifa International Stadium on December...

Speaking to BBC Sport, Klopp said he is not sure if Van Dijk will be fit for the final.

He said: “All you need is Allison Becker, Allison Becker. He was there in the decisive moments. A really hard game and then you can bring on the boys.

“Wonderful goal, great game, super atmosphere. We have no clue about Virgil, we thought he would be fine. We will see.”

The final is being held on Saturday with the Reds set to take on Brazilian side Flamengo.

This will be a tough test and Alisson will have to be at his best again. Van Dijk being healthy would be a big boost.

Dorian Pabon of C.F. Monterrey battles for possession with Xherdan Shaqiri of Liverpool during the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final match between Monterrey and Liverpool FC at Khalifa...