Mamardashvili is subpar again, his alarming displays might force Liverpool back into the market for a replacement | OneFootball

Liverpool crumbled to a 4-2 loss against Aston Villa, as the Reds failed to secure UEFA Champions League football for next season with a game left to play.

Despite Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk responding to Morgan Rogers’ opener, they could not find any inspiration and crumbled under pressure.

Several players can be singled out for their poor performances, but one who will fly under the radar is Giorgio Mamardashvili.

The summer signing was underwhelming once again, and fans will be particularly concerned with Alisson Becker likely leaving Anfield this summer.

He has not done much to prove that he can be a reliable successor to the long-serving Liverpool goalie.

Against Villa, the Georgian recorded a very poor -1.25 goals prevented. He could have done better on John McGinn’s goal.

His positioning throughout was suspect, and his kicking was even worse. He did play some good long balls, but the fans were on him, and it affected his game.

One publication gave Mamardashvili a 5/10 rating for his poor performance, the joint-lowest.

Even though Liverpool have more pressing needs elsewhere in the squad, the club cannot head into next season without bringing in serious competition for Mamardashvili.

The 25-year-old has looked short of confidence and overwhelmed by the spotlight during his first year in England.

In 10 Premier League starts, his goals prevented number is a disappointing -3.01.

Liverpool need another experienced stopper capable of genuinely pushing for the number one shirt rather than simply acting as back-up.

Competition could sharpen Mamardashvili’s focus while also giving Arne Slot a dependable alternative if performances continue to fluctuate.

Still, it would be premature to write him off after one difficult campaign.

Plenty of top players have struggled during their adaptation to English football before eventually thriving.

The pace, intensity, and scrutiny at a club like Liverpool can consume even elite talents.

Slot’s idea of a reset this summer could ultimately prove vital for both Mamardashvili and Liverpool as they look to move forward from a chaotic season.