Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has warned his Liverpool teammates that one single error could be "fatal" as they battle with Manchester City for the Premier League title in an interview with ESPN Brasil.
Successive 1-1 draws saw Liverpool relinquish first place to City on goal difference ahead of this weekend's set of fixtures, before Jurgen Klopp's men went back on top following a 3-0 win over Bournemouth. And Alisson said the closeness of the title race means each result has the potential to define their entire campaign.
"In a moment like this, calmness is very important," Alisson told ESPN Brasil. "Concentration, too -- to be aware that one error could be fatal.
"A defeat could define the entire season. Every game is important; things change to so quickly, especially in the Premier League which has such a high level of quality.
"Every team, even the bottom side, cause trouble to the top teams at home. Bournemouth beat Chelsea 4-0. Everyone has quality so you really need to be switched on all the time."
Liverpool are fighting to win England's top flight for the first time since 1990. In the 2013-14 season, they came close before a late season collapse saw them pipped to the post by City.
And Alisson said it's important for players to learn how to manage the expectations of the supporters.
"Fans have a lot of emotion, but we can't just go on emotion," Alisson said. "It's important to have emotion but we can't let it take over on the pitch.
"But if we do well on the pitch, that will make the supporters happy."