Mamardashvili stakes claim at Liverpool with superb save amid Alisson rivalry and Brughmans arrival | OneFootball

Giorgi Mamardashvili seized his chance as Liverpool beat Tottenham 3-1 in the Carabao Cup, a late save strengthening his case amid growing competition. According to Superdeporte, the former Valencia goalkeeper endured a tense summer over his future and now faces pressure from Alisson Becker and incoming prospect Lucca Brughmans.

He helped send Liverpool into round four with an early point-blank stop from Lucas Bergvall, then, past the hour, he denied Kudus as the rain made life awkward for both sides.

With Liverpool 2-1 up, Omar Marmoush’s deflected drive seemed bound for the corner until Mamardashvili thrust out his right arm to touch wide, an Anfield-wide sigh of relief following. Minutes later, Dominik Szoboszlai’s long-range strike completed the scoring.

The save carried added weight in the conditions, and television cameras caught Alisson applauding from the bench. The Georgian had not been convincing for Conor Gallagher’s goal but recovered to deliver when his team most needed it.

Every appearance now matters. Alisson remains first choice and is in the final year of his current deal, while Liverpool have moved to safeguard the future of the position by signing Brughmans from Genk for 33 million euros on a long-term contract, loaning him back for the 2026/27 season.

The 18-year-old stands close to two metres, is a Belgium youth international and came through Genk’s academy, as Thibaut Courtois did, wearing the same number 28. His rise has led some English outlets to dub him the new Courtois, heightening the challenge for Mamardashvili.

Source: Superdeporte

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