Journalist David Lynch criticizes Liverpool for signing Giorgi Mamardashvili
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 6:55 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Journalist David Lynch expressed concern regarding Liverpool's recruitment of goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili for £30 million. Speaking on the Anfield Index Media Matters podcast, Lynch stated that the goalkeeper lacks the technical ability with his feet required for the club's tactical system. While acknowledging the shot-stopping capability that made him successful at Valencia, Lynch argued that such technical limitations are difficult to address later in a player's career. The recent signing of teenager Lucca Brughmans is viewed as a potential corrective measure to address this tactical imbalance. Liverpool remains in the process of identifying a long-term successor for current goalkeeper Alisson.
- •David Lynch identified the £30 million deal for Giorgi Mamardashvili as a tactical mismatch.
- •The goalkeeper struggle with distributing the ball using his feet is cited as a primary concern.
- •Lucca Brughmans was signed recently and represents a profile more comfortable in possession.
- •Liverpool intends for Brughmans to provide a different strategic option in the goalkeeper rotation.
- 6:55 AMYahoo Sports — Journalist believes Liverpool made huge £30m transfer mistake
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