Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson says manager Jurgen Klopp has the players vote for the captain when Jordan Henderson is absent for matchday.
The keeper skippered Jurgen Klopp's men against Porto and AC Milan with Jordan Henderson and other senior players absent as the Reds secured a 100% winning record in the group, qualifying for the knockout stage.
He explained to ESPN Brasil: “Usually, in Europe, (the captain) is the most experienced player or with the most games.
“We recently had a group of four captains, and they all got hurt. Klopp had to choose, opted for Firmino, who had more games. And, in this atypical situation for that moment, the coach opened voting among the players to choose new captains.
“Wijnaldum also left. And that has expanded the captains, now to six. I was one of those voted.
"I'm happy for the team's confidence, but regardless of whether it's the armband or not, I think everyone is important in this leadership issue. As a goalkeeper, that sense of leadership is important."
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