Richard Hughes seems prepared to quit on one Liverpool signing only a year after his arrival.
Giorgi Mamardashvili was Richard Hughes’ first signing as Liverpool sporting director. It was a wierd one, although.
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Liverpool actually had no want for a brand new goalkeeper in 2024 and the signing steered somebody was leaving. Caoimhin Kelleher was the plain selection and, admittedly, anticipated to depart.
Only, why would Mamardashvili be a part of Liverpool to be no.2? Well, he did not at first. The Georgian remained with Valencia for a year on mortgage earlier than linking up with the Reds in 2025.
£25m of goalkeeper arrived final summer time however very a lot because the backup goalkeeper. It shone a brilliant mild on Alisson Becker’s future, who due to a clause in his contract, had a deal till 2027 (and nonetheless does).
The huge reply appeared to be that Alisson would depart this summer time. He’s been heavily linked with a move to Italy and it does appear he is going to be offered whereas Liverpool nonetheless can.
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So Mamardashvili is the brand new no.? Not so quick!
Last week noticed Liverpool linked with a move for Manchester City’s James Trafford. A goalkeeper who, given his scenario, is barely going to depart City to be a no.1.
And now Apito Final in Portugal claims Liverpool are very focused on a transfer for Diogo Costa of Porto. Again, a goalkeeper who is not transferring wherever to be on the bench.
It appears Hughes is eager to transfer on from the Mamardashvili plan, then. Liverpool are looking for goalkeepers and so they’re choices who will hold their €25m man on the bench.
Giorgi Mamardashvili: Situation Summary
Liverpool Performance and Injury Update
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As of 29 April 2026, Giorgi Mamardashvili is presently sidelined after being stretchered off throughout the Merseyside derby on 19 April. While initially feared to be a long-term subject, scans confirmed he suffered a deep wound to his knee fairly than structural harm. Nevertheless, Arne Slot confirmed on 24 April that the 25-year-old will probably be unavailable for “the upcoming weeks,” with a return date tentatively pencilled in for the conflict towards Manchester United on 3 May. In his debut season at Anfield, Mamardashvili has made 18 appearances throughout all competitions, together with eight within the Premier League, the place he has maintained a 67.5% save share and stored two clear sheets.
Role and Competition
Mamardashvili’s first season has seen him play considerably greater than anticipated due to Alisson Becker’s recurring health points. His efficiency ranges have prompted studies that Liverpool might look to transition him into the everlasting quantity one position as early as subsequent season, particularly with Alisson linked to a transfer to Juventus. For now, with each senior keepers injured, third-choice Freddie Woodman has been known as upon to deputise.
International Standing
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The 1.97m shot-stopper stays the undisputed quantity one for Georgia, having earned 37 caps to date. He is predicted to be a key determine for his nation on the 2026 World Cup this June, supplied his present knee restoration stays on monitor.