If Alisson Becker does move on this summer, it leaves a huge question hanging over Liverpool FC:
👉 Are fans happy with Giorgi Mamardashvili stepping in as the club’s number one?
Big gloves to fill
Let’s be honest — replacing Alisson isn’t just about finding a good goalkeeper.
It’s about replacing:
- One of the best shot-stoppers in the world
- A calm presence under pressure
- A keeper who’s saved Liverpool countless times
That’s not something you just swap out easily.
Mamardashvili — good, but different
Personally, I think Mamardashvili is a very good goalkeeper.
He’s got:
- Strong shot-stopping ability
- Good presence in the box
- The mentality to handle big moments
But there’s one area where questions remain:
👉 His distribution
He’s not as natural with the ball at his feet as Alisson, and in a team that likes to build from the back, that matters.
Is the system part of the problem?
That said, I don’t think it’s all on him.
Liverpool’s current style often involves:
- Repeated passes back to the goalkeeper
- Playing out under pressure
- Forcing the keeper to act as an extra outfield player
If that continues, any keeper who isn’t elite with their feet will be exposed.
So maybe the bigger question is:
👉 Do Liverpool need to adapt how they play, rather than expect Mamardashvili to become something he isn’t overnight?
My view
I’d be comfortable with him as number one — but with conditions.
- He’s good enough to play at a high level
- He can grow into the role
- He has the presence to handle the pressure
But the team needs to:
👉 Help him
👉 Adjust slightly
👉 Stop over-relying on playing backwards all the time
Final thought
Replacing Alisson Becker was always going to be difficult.
Giorgi Mamardashvili might not be a like-for-like replacement — but that doesn’t mean he can’t succeed.
It just might require Liverpool to adapt as well.
And that’s where this decision becomes really interesting.
Jamie (The Kopite View)
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