One Liverpool participant might be pressured to maneuver away from Anfield this summer time – with the Reds’ 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain a catalyst within the resolution.
Arne Slot’s aspect had been pelted by the French champions from all angles final evening, but someway got here away from the Parc Des Princes with a win. A late Harvey Elliott winner was sufficient to separate Liverpool ultimately, in a recreation that Slot himself admitted that his staff had been “fortunate” to win.
The end result implies that PSG have to overturn a one-goal deficit within the second leg within the Spherical of 16 at Anfield, the place Slot has solely tasted defeat as soon as to this point.
Liverpool rode their luck – unluckily, for one star
Regardless of Elliott’s dramatic winner, it was goalkeeper Alisson who was named Participant of the Match for his unimaginable efficiency within the French capital. The Brazilian was integral to preserving Liverpool within the tie and Slot later hailed him as the most effective goalkeeper on Earth.
“I do not suppose I’ve labored with a goalkeeper that has performed at this degree, which is regular as he is the most effective on the planet,” Slot advised TNT Sports activities after the sport. “I’ve had some superb gamers as a supervisor, however by no means had the most effective goalkeeper on the planet, and he confirmed that as we speak.”
Such an admission may effectively be dangerous information for certainly one of Slot’s summer time signings, nonetheless. Spanish outlet Cadena SER says that Giorgi Mamardashvili might be instantly affected by Alisson’s excellent performances this time period, regardless of a plan in place for him to return to Anfield this summer time.
Recognised by FourFourTwo in our checklist of the most effective goalkeepers on the planet, the Georgian was certainly one of solely two signings in Slot’s first summer time in cost on Merseyside. Mamardashvili remained on mortgage at Valencia for this season, nonetheless, with switch knowledgeable Ben Jacobs telling FourFourTwo completely in January that the plan was for the goalkeeper to problem Alisson subsequent time period.
“The expectation is he will not be loaned out once more, after which over time, it should develop into obvious whether or not Mamardashvili will get extra immediate recreation time, or if Alisson holds his place,” Jacobs mentioned.
“I feel extra doubtless at this stage that Alisson welcomes the competitors will preserve the no.1 spot. Mamardashvili must struggle his manner into that Premier League beginning line-up over an extended time period.
“Liverpool signed the participant for the now and the longer term, however they [kept] the participant they worth, [with a view to] a transition season or interval. So there is no indication that Alisson goes to be sort of immediately dropped, and that implies that Mamardashvili has time to acclimatise.”
Cadena SER, nonetheless, have reported on the “brutal actuality” that Alisson nonetheless has lots left within the tank. 24-year-old Mamardashvili might should develop for one more 12 months to return anyplace difficult the Brazilian, with the report claiming that Los Ches’ stopper should “clear his head” and deal with enhancing earlier than transferring to the Premier League.
FourFourTwo understands that no resolution has been made simply but and that that is seen as regular apply for the membership – it simply feels uncommon, on condition that it is in purpose.
As Jacobs suggests, the Merseysiders signed Mamardashvili as a part of their long-term imaginative and prescient for the position as an act of changing Alisson whereas the Brazilian continues to be on the prime – and this isn’t unusual. Luis Diaz was signed in January 2022, just a few months earlier than Sadio Mane left for Bayern Munich, whereas Thiago Alcantara was signed for Georginio Wijnaldum’s no.8 position, a 12 months earlier than the Dutchman moved on.
The one distinction with Mamardashvili is that for top-of-the-line on the planet himself, he wants common recreation time – one thing that’s unlikely to return as a backup keeper. It would not be a shock to see him proceed on mortgage, however with Liverpool needing a cup keeper, too, there’s a likelihood that ought to the Georgian stick round, he may play as much as 20 video games a season.
Mamardashvili is value €40 million, as per Transfermarkt. Liverpool tackle Southampton this weekend when Premier League motion returns.
