Liverpool youngster who Arne Slot thinks is ‘very talented’ gets first senior international call-up

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If Xabi Alonso goes to Chelsea, who should be Liverpool’s next manager? Credit: Haitham AL-SHUKAIRI/AFP/Getty Images Armin Pecsi could play himself into Liverpool’s sub-goalkeeper role in the coming seasonsPecsi is progressing well.A first senior international call-up at 21 is a clear sign that Hungary are taking his development seriously, and he now could have the chance to impress in fixtures against Finland and Kazakhstan in June.

Arne Slot has already spoken highly of Pecsi, describing him as a ‘very talented’ goalkeeper and making it clear that Liverpool have faith in his long-term potential.Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty ImagesThat faith could soon be tested.Alisson Becker’s Liverpool future has become a major talking point, with the Brazilian understood to want a move away. The Reds are not expected to stand in his way if their valuation is met.If he does leave, Liverpool would be left with Giorgi Mamardashvili and Freddie Woodman as their senior goalkeeping options.Woodman is 29 and has shown this season that he can operate as a number two.

Which goalkeeper has been better than Alisson in the Premier League era? 🧤⚽ He’s got to be top three at least?Getty IDs: 2260536433 Much may depend on how Pecsi performs between now and the start of next season. So would a good showing with Hungary if he gets minutes at the start of June.Impress there, and Liverpool may feel more confident about sticking with the current options, letting Pecsi grow into the number two role over the next season or two, and allocating the funds they were keeping for a goalkeeper elsewhere.