In celebration of the sporting decade that is coming to a close, writers from The Athletic have been picking their teams of the 2010s — here James Pearce names his Liverpool XI.



Goalkeeper: Alisson



The Brazil No 1 has proved a massive hit at Anfield since arriving at Roma for £65 million in the summer of 2018. Liverpool haven’t had such a commanding presence between the posts since Ray Clemence was in his pomp in the late seventies and early eighties.



Alisson has turned a position of glaring weakness into one of huge strength for the club. His hulking frame and expert reading of the game instils confidence in those around him. His reflexes are lightning quick and he’s cool and composed with the ball at his feet.



“Alisson has made a huge difference to Liverpool’s defensive qualities,” Clemence said. “He had to prove his worth and he has done that to such an extent that you would have to say that it has...