Alisson and Luis Diaz confronted off of their last group recreation of Copa America on Tuesday night time, with the end result setting the No. 1 up for a conflict with Darwin Nunez.
The group stage of this summer time’s Copa America concluded with Brazil vs. Colombia and Costa Rica vs. Paraguay within the last video games of Group D.
Going into the tie, Brazil wanted at the least some extent to ensure their place within the quarter-finals – although it could have taken a large swing in aim distinction for Costa Rica to leapfrog them both method.
It meant Alisson was required to maintain his Liverpool team-mate at bay, with Diaz having already discovered the again of the web as soon as within the group stage.
Brazil took the lead with a surprising free-kick from Barcelona winger Raphinha, who arrowed his long-range effort into the highest nook.
James Rodriguez’s personal dead-ball skill was a key risk for Colombia, together with an try Fabio Aurelio would have been pleased with as he practically caught Alisson out of place off his line.
A mistake in possession from Alisson, charged down by Jhon Cordoba, nearly led to an equaliser from Diaz, however the goalkeeper was capable of recuperate and make the save.
He may do nothing to disclaim the leveller from Daniel Munoz quickly after, although, charging off his line however discovering himself crushed by a end into the roof of the web.
Alisson produced extra snug saves within the second half, whereas Colombia ahead Rafael Borre wasted an excellent alternative as he hit over the bar following Diaz’s good cross.
The ultimate whistle blew with Brazil unable to discover a winner, with the 1-1 scoreline seeing Colombia end prime of Group D.
Settling for second means Brazil will face Uruguay within the quarter-finals of Copa America, pitting Alisson in opposition to Nunez.
Copa America quarter-finals
- Argentina vs. Ecuador – Friday, July 5, 2am
- Venezuela vs. Canada – Saturday, July 6, 2am
- Colombia vs. Panama – Saturday, July 6, 11pm
- Uruguay vs. Brazil – Sunday, July 7, 2am
* All occasions BST
Colombia, in the meantime, will play Panama, with Liverpool’s different participant at Copa America, Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, set to face Ecuador of their quarter-final.
The bracket implies that one in all Alisson or Nunez is assured to exit Copa America on the subsequent stage, which may then see them be part of Liverpool for his or her pre-season tour of america.
Every participant on worldwide responsibility this summer time is predicted to be given three weeks off earlier than returning for coaching beneath Arne Slot.
A 3-week break between Brazil and Uruguay’s quarter-final would see a potential return scheduled for July 29.
Liverpool will fly out to Pittsburgh for the primary cease on their US tour on July 23, with friendlies to come back in opposition to Actual Betis (July 27), Arsenal (August 1) and Man United (August 4).
The ultimate warmup pleasant will then happen in opposition to Sevilla at Anfield on August 11, and Slot will probably be hoping for a full complement of gamers by then.
