LIVERPOOL goalkeeper Alisson Becker decided to ditch his iconic beard for his last game before the World Cup.
The 30-year-old Brazilian has been superb between the sticks for the Reds this season despite his team-mates’ struggles further up the pitch.
And Liverpool fans will be hoping Alisson’s beard isn’t the inspiration for his good form.
Because the Anfield stopper took a razor to his facial hair before today’s meeting with Southampton .
He looked almost unrecognisable without his usual bushy beard.
Supporters were left in awe after seeing the Brazilian ace sporting a clean shaven look.
One wrote: “It honestly looks like LFC have signed a new keeper. Hard to think that’s just Alisson without his beard.”;
Another said: “The way I gasped when I saw Alisson without the beard..”;
A third quipped: “Alisson without a beard is just not right.”;
And after seeing the beardless goalie, one joked: “Ain’t no way this is Alisson.”;
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Luckily for Alisson, his lack of beard didn’t prove to be a bad omen.
His Brazilian pal Roberto Firmino gave the hosts the lead just six minutes into the game.
Alisson has been included in Brazil’s squad for the World Cup , which gets underway a week tomorrow, while Firmino missed out .
Southampton levelled just three minutes later in Nathan Jones’ first game as boss .
But a Darwin Nunez brace saw the Reds go into the break 3-1 to the good.
