After a dry summer transfer window, Liverpool are set to sign Georgian goalkeeper, Giorgi Mamardashvili. In the Euro 2024, he has caught everyone’s attention. After this, Liverpool have also showed interest in him. Arne Slot has identified the Geogian GK as the perfect replacement for Alisson, for the near future.
According to This is Anfield, Liverpool made multiple bids for the Valencia goalkeeper, but their owner, Peter Lim, has rejected all the bids. He wanted a transfer fee of around £34.1 million. At last, Liverpool have agreed to pay £34 million for Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Multiple reports are claiming that Liverpool and Valencia are discussing the final details of the deal. So, everything is progressing in a constructive way. It is being said that after the completion of the deal, Mamardashvili could be loaned out to Bournemouth.
There is another option for him. It is to stay at Valencia for the 2024–2025 season and once the season finishes, he can join the Liverpool squad. Nowadays, these types of transfer strategies have become quite popular.
There is a rumor that former Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, also wanted to sign Mamardashvili last season, but the owners rejected this proposal. This can be a reason for the fallout between Pochettino and the Chelsea owners. These types of disagreements can lead to major problems at any club.
Liverpool’s no.1 goalkeeper is still Alisson
At this moment, Arne Slot’s number one goalkeeper is Alisson Becker. The Brazilian has been a great servant for the club. He has a contract until 2027. Alisson is still a beast, and he is considered to be one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
Alisson has been a fantastic goalkeeper for Liverpool. He was a true revelation under Jurgen Klopp. From winning the English Premier League to becoming a Champions League winner, it was never an easy journey for the Brazilian goalie.
So, the best option for Mamardashvili is to spend some loan spells. At this moment, Alisson cannot be replaced because he still has many years in his bag. On the other hand, there is another goalkeeper who is currently Alisson’s backup for the no.1 spot, Caoimhin Kelleher.
Kelleher has also been a good goalkeeper for Liverpool. He has won the FA Cup and the Community Shield with Liverpool, being their starting goalkeeper. In terms of a backup goalkeeper, he has a lot of experience and potential. So, it will be difficult for Giogi to make a permanent spot in the Liverpool starting-eleven.
Liverpool’s weaknesses
First of all, in the goalkeeping position, there are no weaknesses for Liverpool at the moment. Once Alisson leaves the club, the dilemma will begin. We know that Liverpool’s defensive line is world-class, but sometimes a team also heavily depends on their goalkeeper.
There are a few things that Arne Slot needs to sort out at Liverpool. His first and foremost criteria will be to improve the defensive ability of Trent Alexander Arnold. Secondly, they have some rising talents in their squad. They need proper training and guidance. These things will certainly improve their overall performance and also prepare them for the future.
The Liverpool midfield can score more goals from the combination of Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai. That is why Arne Slot has to unlock this midfield partnership.
Last season, Darwin Nunez struggled to score goals in the Premier League and other competitions as well. The new manager must look into sort out this matter as well.
When reporters asked the Arne Slot about the team, he said that the players are very energetic and well trained in all aspects, such as pressing, counter-pressing, and all the other things. Previously, Jurgen Klopp praised the lads as well, saying that they are ready for a new manager.
Jurgen Klopp has trained every player with a lot of care and precision. Young players like Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliot, and Kelleher are the true revelations of his era at Anfield. Arne Slot has a group of talented players. All he needs to do is utilize all the players in the correct positions and with efficiency.
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