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Giorgi Mamardashvili faces pivotal season with Liverpool amid Alisson's uncertain future

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Giorgi Mamardashvili faces pivotal season with Liverpool amid Alisson's uncertain future
Summary

Giorgi Mamardashvili, Liverpool's backup goalkeeper, is at a critical juncture in his career as he competes for the starting spot amid uncertainties surrounding Alisson Becker’s future. With Alisson’s contract expiring in a year and Mamardashvili's mixed performances during previous opportunities, this season is deemed crucial for him. After a strong showing in Liverpool's recent 3-1 Carabao Cup victory over Tottenham Hotspur, he aims to solidify his role. The club has also signed 18-year-old Lucca Brughmans, indicating potential changes in the squad's goalkeeper hierarchy.

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  • •Mamardashvili had a poor performance when stepping in for Alisson last season.
  • •The club signed Lucca Brughmans, suggesting a succession plan for Alisson.
  • •Liverpool won 3-1 against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup recently.
  • •Mamardashvili's upcoming performances are labeled as 'make or break'.
  • •Alisson's contract is in its final year, increasing Mamardashvili's urgency.
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For nearly a decade there has been one position on the pitch which has never been a major concern for Liverpool supporters. Alisson Becker has been hands down one of the best in the world since his ar...

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