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Liverpool fans respond to Everton goalkeeper.

Jordan Pickford makes a save during an England training session on the eve of their international friendly against the Netherlands at St Georges Park on March 22, 2018 in Burton-upon-Trent,...

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has said he has no intention of getting caught in possession and making a mistake.

Speaking to The Mail, and discussing Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson’s error against Leicester, Pickford said he will not be taking the same risks.

Discussing the Liverpool stopper, Pickford laid out his own stance.

He said: “It’s a risk – if it comes off it looks good but if it doesn’t… It’s a style of play and I think that’s the way Liverpool want to play as well.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker on his knees after making an error that led to the Leicester goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Liverpool FC at The King...

“Mistakes will happen and it’s about not making the next one. I’m going to try not to put myself in that position to make those mistakes.

“It’s the timing of the game, really. You don’t want to get too comfortable if you’re winning and start trying to be a No 10.”

The England number one has had a more difficult start to the season than Liverpool ace Alisson, with Everton conceding six goals compared to Liverpool’s one.

Alisson of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Liverpool FC at The King Power Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Leicester, United Kingdom.

Alisson’s high profile fee means he is being scrutinised more, but the criticism was fair as the one goal he did concede was totally avoidable, if he had just kicked the ball clear instead of trying to dribble around an opponent.

Liverpool fans are understandably not impressed with Pickford’s comments, suggesting the Everton stopper avoids commenting on their own star man…