Simon Mignolet has transformed his fortunes at Liverpool with some impressive displays (Picture: Getty Images)

It seems being dropped from the Liverpool starting line-up earlier this season really has done Simon Mignolet a whole lot of good – with the goalkeeper currently having the second-best clean sheet record in the Premier League.

Mignolet has transformed his fortunes for the Reds after being left out of the team by manager Brendan Rodgers for an ‘indefinite period’ in December following some below-par performances at the beginning of the season.

The shot-stopper was forced to watch on as Brad Jones replaced him in goal but, following an injury to the 33-year-old, Mignolet was re-introduced into the squad before putting in some impressive performances – form he attributed to not thinking too much during games.



After ensuring Liverpool didn’t concede in their 2-0 win over Newcastle on Monday – a victory that took Rodgers’ men to within four points of fourth-placed Manchester City – Mignolet’s revival has been highlighted with a new statistic.


According to the Premier League, the 27-year-old has now kept 12 clean sheets in the top-flight this term – which is only second to Fraser Forster’s 13.

With Mignolet in such good form, Rodgers will be hoping the goalkeeper continues his positive performances in between the posts for the club as the Reds aim to secure Champions League football for next season.

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Simon Mignolet has now kept 12 clean sheets in the #BPL this season. Only Fraser Forster (13) has more pic.twitter.com/cOg6wDHQdu — Premier League (@premierleague) April 14, 2015