Alisson Becker's standing as Brazil's first choice goalkeeper at the World Cup has been questioned by Dutch legend Ruud Gullit.
The Liverpool number one has started three of his country's four matches in Qatar so far, afforded a rest during Brazil's dead-rubber against Cameroon, but has come under-fire for a perceived lack of concentration with the ball at his feet.
Gullit, who captained the Netherlands to European Championship success in 1988, believes Manchester City glovesman Ederson should have been given the nod ahead of his Premier League rival.
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The former AC Milan and Chelsea star told beIN Sports : "What I have with Alisson is that there is always a moment that he turns off, especially with the ball at his feet.
"That's where he makes mistakes. Unbelievable. There is one moment like that. He always has that. What is this? He has that. I like the other one (Ederson). Yes, I like him more. He is so good with his feet. I have a better feeling when he is behind than without."
Alisson has enjoyed an exceptional start to the season for Liverpool, earning himself the nod ahead of Ederson for Brazil in Qatar. But Gullit is not the only name of note to fire criticism at the Anfield star. Former Manchester United 'keeper Peter Schmeichel also recently aired his disapproval.
Speaking about both players on beIN Sports, Schmeichel said: "I like Ederson. I like the way he plays. When people say 'yeah, he's good with his feet'. He's very, very good as a goalkeeper as well. He makes big saves. Crucial saves. If you can point anything towards Alisson. Everything (he has) is the traditional goalkeeping saving. One v One, all of that. Coming for crosses, he's very good. But there is always a mistake. It's like he is overestimating the time on the ball he has. There is always something where you are a little bit worried. I never have that with the other one."
Despite the views of Gullit and Schmeichel, Alisson is expected to start in goal again when Brazil face Croatia in the World Cup quarter-finals on Friday.
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