Mamardashvili Outlines Liverpool Ambitions Ahead of Summer Arrival
Mamardashvili Eyes Liverpool Future with First-Choice Ambition
Giorgi Mamardashvili has not arrived at Liverpool yet, but his intentions are already clear. The Georgian goalkeeper, who will officially join the Reds in the summer after completing a loan spell at Valencia, has set his sights on becoming the club’s No.1.
“I am going to Liverpool to fight for the number one spot,” Mamardashvili told Geo Team following Georgia’s 3-0 victory over Armenia. “I will go there to train at my best and I don’t know what they will decide afterward. I don’t decide who plays and who doesn’t.”
In a transfer window where Liverpool opted for minimal movement, the £29 million signing of Mamardashvili stands out as a long-term investment. His immediate return to Valencia for the 2024/25 campaign offered continuity at his current club while allowing Liverpool to plan for the post-Alisson era.
Valencia Struggles Offer Mixed Review
Mamardashvili’s performances this season in La Liga have been a study in contrasts. Playing behind a relegation-threatened Valencia side, he’s faced a barrage of attempts on goal, a demanding environment for any goalkeeper—let alone one expected to challenge for the gloves at Anfield.
Statistically, the picture has not been flattering. Mamardashvili has conceded four to five more goals than expected, based on the shots he’s faced, and currently holds the second-worst save percentage in La Liga at just 61%. Comparatively, Alisson Becker has never recorded a save rate below 72% across his career in European football.
Yet numbers don’t always tell the full story. Mamardashvili’s imposing frame and raw athleticism remain clear assets, even if refinement is still required. His international form, highlighted by an assist for Georgia this week, shows a confidence and presence that Liverpool clearly value.
Alisson’s Supremacy Still Undisputed
For now, there’s no mistaking who rules between the posts at Liverpool. Alisson Becker—praised recently by Arne Slot as “the best in the world”—remains the club’s undisputed No.1. Even at 32, his agility, composure and shot-stopping remain at elite level.
However, injuries may have started to leave their mark. A hamstring issue sidelined the Brazilian for nine weeks this season, and more recently, he suffered a head injury while on international duty. Though not indicative of decline, these interruptions do hint at a changing physical rhythm, and that’s where Mamardashvili may find his opportunity.
Kelleher Exit Opens Door
The goalkeeper pecking order at Anfield is set for a shake-up. Caoimhín Kelleher, who has spent much of his Liverpool career in the shadow of Alisson, is widely expected to move on in search of regular football. His departure will leave a void in the backup role—one that Mamardashvili will be eager to fill and, in time, surpass.
Liverpool have not signed the Georgian as an idle understudy. They see potential. They see presence. They see a future. Mamardashvili’s ambition, while bold, fits the narrative of a club always preparing for transition without losing identity.
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