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After serene beginnings against West Ham, Alisson Becker realised what life at Liverpool is all about at Selhurst Park.

A sprawling near-post save from Luka Milivojevic; a smart stop from Christian Benteke's header; a couple of claims from those inevitable high balls fired high into the Croydon sky. All tasks completed with minimal fuss.

It wasn't just his efforts to protect his own goal which caused a stir, however. In keeping with the reputation crafted with both Roma and Brazil, this was the game to show the aspect of his game which formed the majority of his online highlight reels.

Alisson's ball-playing skills and distribution contributed towards a fair portion of the then world record £65million paid to the Serie A side, with the player considered alongside Manchester City's Ederson as the best in the world at that particular aspect.

The vision and technique was evident against the Eagles, with Alisson calm in possession and looking to launch attacks with intelligent, well-weighted balls.

A map of his passing on Monday night emerged, detailing how the Brazilian was successful with 21 of his 23 passes. These were not all five-yard side-footers to the centre-back, with several going far beyond 25 yards to full backs, midfielders and even forwards.

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In fact, six of those passes actually travelled into the opposition's half, with fewer landing in the 'defensive' third (11) than the 'middle' and 'attacking' third (12), although all 11 in the defensive third were successful.

And while 16 of the 21 passes were received by the back four, two apiece went to Naby Keita, Jordan Henderson, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, highlighting the range he possesses to find those further up the pitch.

An interesting discovery in itself, of course.

Yet a comparison between this game and his debut at Anfield, against the Hammers, hints at the different tactic Jurgen Klopp wants Alisson to utilise in different situations.

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Like the Palace win, the South American stopper misplaced just two passes, making 29 of his 31 attempted.

Only three of those, however, aimed for the opposition's half; 27 of the 31 were in the 'defensive' third, with only one incomplete. Joe Gomez received nine passes - more than any other - with Virgil van Dijk second with five. In total, the back four received 23.

This suggests Alisson will be expected to play a far more controlled game at home, and a much more direct, counter-attacking system away.

That is not necessarily surprising, but does pinpoint what can be expected of the Reds this season, with a far more traditional controlling game at home, with efforts to break in behind quickly on their travels.

The importance of their new goalkeeper to that mentality has been shown in his wildly conflicting opening two outings.

*Images taken from the Statszone app, which can be downloaded and purchased here.