The jewel of Roma's house is named Alisson Becker: last season as a reserve for Szczesny, under the management of Di Francesco, he has become the starting goalie for Roma, and Brazil, and is now known as one of the elite goalkeepers around all of Europe wanted by many. However, throughout all these rumours and desires from big European clubs, the goalkeeper is a Giallorossi's man, and at the Roma TV microphones, it was told:
"I was lucky to play with Internacional, I had a lot of fun and I had the opportunity to play with many professionals, plus I played with my brother, who won a Libertadores with that shirt, even though he was a third goalkeeper. He is my best friend and I thank God for having the family I have, because I have arrived in Italy all thanks to the sacrifices of my parents".
"God? Faith helps me to always see the positive side of things. Also last year, for example, when I played only a little, he kept telling me that my moment would come soon.The worst thing for a player is not to play, but for me it was all different: I played once every three weeks, I worked differently than I was used to, but I still had the no.1 shirt waiting for my moment, then it came: now I'm irreplaceable? but I work to get to the maximum and to help my teammates do well."
"Rome is ideal for me because it is a team that often plays with the goalkeeper, which guarantees us almost a numerical superiority, I improved a lot with my feet, even if the first few months were a bit complicated for me. I did not train this aspect very much: I had to change the type of training, focusing on the technique and on the low outputs rather than on the explosiveness and on the intensity. Even Di Francesco, however, to tell the truth, has adapted a little to my style of play: he is a great coach, he gave us so much from the point of view of the attitude, we worked a lot in the summer, now we all defend together, starting with the attackers."
"Taffarel? I saw him play a little, but from the pictures I would say he was a true professional. It was an honor to meet him in person, he who is an idol for us Brazilians: he was one of the first to move to Europe. then, many porters from my country came to play in Italy: I think of the likes of Julio Cesar or Dida".
"The debut in the national team was an unforgettable day, wonderful for me and for my entire family, it was my dream, now I have been defending the poles of the Seleçao for two years, it's a responsibility that I willingly take and that makes me happy. The World Cup will be complicated, but I want to win a lot with the green shirt too".
"Falcao? I am happy to share with him the fact of having dressed in the same two shirts in Roma and Internacional. I would like to win some trophy in the Giallorossi colours. We work hard, we deserve it".
"The most difficult save? I say the most beautiful one: the one on Saul in the match against Atletico Madrid was unforgettable, Libertadores or Champions? There is no comparison, also because of what happens outside the field."
"The teammates? Gerson is still a kid for us, he laughs and jokes with everyone. Dzeko is one that makes the team grow, like Kolarov, a true leader, able to make the difference in every team. Everyone is very welcoming and the Romans immediately showed me affection: De Rossi is one of these, a great captain, he speaks only when needed, and when he does ... he is authoritarian. We are in good hands of Totti: The day of his farewell was sad, I was sorry for the end of the career of a legend, at the same time honored to have been close to us People like him have to stay in football, improve this world day by day".
