Liverpool prepare Lucca Brughmans for potential future goalkeeper role

Liverpool signed 18-year-old goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans from KRC Genk on the most recent deadline day for approximately £30 million. The move follows concerns regarding the performance of Giorgi Mamardashvili, who failed to secure the number one spot during an injury-plagued campaign for the club last season. Brughmans is currently remaining on loan at KRC Genk, where he recently earned man of the match honors following a 0-0 draw against Anderlecht. The young goalkeeper made four saves and recovered the ball nine times during the match. Liverpool management views the Belgian as a long-term successor to Alisson, with the upcoming 2026-27 season serving as a critical period for Mamardashvili to establish his position. If Mamardashvili does not perform to expectation this term, Brughmans is expected to join the Anfield squad to compete for the starting jersey.

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