The Cityzens stopper and his Reds rival are away from the strain of battling it out for the Premier League title after reporting for international duty.
But fresh from both keeping a clean sheet in Sunday’s top of the table clash at Anfield, the fight between the pair is still very much on as they tussle for the Samba Boys’ keeper jersey.
Ederson is in line to win his Brazil second cap for his nation in the upcoming friendly with Saudi Arabia.
However Alisson, who boasts 32 national appearances, will likely be recalled by boss Tite for the crunch clash with Argentina.
Despite acknowledging he is second in the standings, City’s Ederson insists he will not be taking his foot off the has to dethrone the keeper king as first-choice.
He told Globo Esporte: “I think there is a lot of similarity between the two of us, he is having a very positive start to the season at Liverpool.
“The goalkeeper position is cruel because only one of us can play, but we are both playing well in England.
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“Here he is one step ahead of me, he played in a World Cup but that's not a reason to work less.
“Brazil is well served for goalkeepers, many who have not been to the World Cup are very good. Those who are picked will do a good job.”
Although Ederson knows his only opportunity to impress for Brazil will likely come in the Saudi friendly, he admits he is grateful just to get on the pitch for his country.
The 25-year-old added: “Yesterday, after training, Tite called to talk to me and Alisson and said that I would play the first game and Alisson the second.
“I was very happy to have an opportunity to play a match with the Brazilian team.”
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