This archive report was first published on 11 August 2019.
On August 11, 2019, Liverpool's UEFA Super Cup clash with Chelsea was just around the corner, with the team facing a challenge due to a calf injury suffered by first-choice goalkeeper Alisson.
Alisson slipped in the 36th minute of their 4-1 opening day victory over Norwich City and was replaced by Spaniard Adrian, who had joined the club as a free agent just four days earlier.
With Alisson ruled out of the match and facing a longer layoff, Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk expressed confidence in Adrian's ability to step up and perform for the team.
"I think he's at that kind of age, that stage of his life and career that he can come in and slot in to the team pretty easy," Van Dijk told the British media.
Adrian, 32, had a wealth of experience in the Premier League, having made 125 top-flight matches for West Ham before joining Liverpool following the departure of Simon Mignolet.
"He's been through so many things in the Premier League... I'm sure he'll be fine if he does his normal thing," Van Dijk added.
European champions Liverpool faced Europa League winners Chelsea in Istanbul on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.
