It was one of the sensations of Euro 2024. Brilliant with the Georgia that he propelled in the 1/8 competition of the competition with in particular 29 stops made in 4 games, including 4 against Turkey, 11 against the Czeching, 5 against Portugal and 9 against Spain. A high -flying tournament for a player already considered for two seasons as one of the best guards in Liga. A strong man of Valence, he had helped the Murciélagos to be the seventh defense of Liga last year and to reach a beautiful ninth place. Logically, the largest clubs in Europe were in the ranks. One time desired by Newcastle, it was Liverpool who snatched his signature for 30 million euros.
“”Liverpool concluded an agreement for the transfer of Giorgi Mamardashvili, subject to obtaining a work permit and an international authorization. The Valence goalkeeper is expected to join Anfield for the 2025-26 season. The Reds have concluded an agreement for the 23 -year -old who will remain in Spain until the end of the current campaign with Los Che before joining the Mersey next summerCould we read in a press release from the Reds. Previously mentioned on the side of Bournemouth since the Reds wanted to see him evolve on loan in the Premier League before putting him in competition with Alisson Becker, Giorgi Mamardashvili pushed to stay a year more in Valence in an environment he appreciates. A commendable choice, but which is running for the moment in vinegar.
Giorgi Mamardashvili far from his best level
Long Liga Red Lantern, Valencia has raised its head for several weeks, but remains relegated with an 18th place despite a similar number of points in Las Palmas (17th), but with a less good goal difference (-16 against -14) . If the offensive sector is not extraordinary (25 goals scored, 14th best attack), the defense which was a force last season is in great difficulty (41 goals conceded, 18th best defense) and Giorgi Mamardashvili is not there stranger. Made 60% of stops this season against 73% last season and 70% the previous season, the 24 -year -old porter is below his standards and disappoints. He notably suffered the rout of his team 7-1 against FC Barcelona on January 26.
Seventh best goalkeeper in the world during the last Yachine trophy, Giorgi Mamardashvili remains at a level far from being catastrophic this season, but he is very far from the excellent level he posted in the last two seasons. Caught in his team's negative gear, he will have to raise his level to help Valence in his maintenance mission. A complicated phase for him, especially since doubts about his future in Liverpool are coming. Premier League leaders, the Reds unrolled this season and at 32, Alisson Becker showed that he was able to maintain his best level. The Caoimhín Kelleher lining which replaced it during the fall when it was injured was also reassuring and efficient. “”We will see what next season will bring us. We bought a goalkeeper and sent him on loan and next season, we will have Alisson, Caoimhin, Jaros and Mamardashvili. Four very good goalkeepers. They will be under contract and we will see how it goesRecently said Arne Slot the Reds coach.
Former Liverpool player, the Irishman John Aldridge notably criticized this transfer in an interview for The Sunday World : “I think Liverpool makes a mistake with his Irish guardian, since Kelleher is better than the Georgian Giorgi Mamardashvili, who will arrive in Anfield next summer.And on the statistics of the season, difficult to contradict it. Caoimhín Kelleher has 1.6 purposes avoided this season when Alisson Becker is 0.62 Avoid purposes. On the other hand Giorgi Mamardashvili is in the negative with -5.6 goals avoided. Which means that he has taken more goals than he was supposed to do. For comparison, last year Giorgi Mamardashvili counted 9.3 goals avoided and was largely in the positive. A figure which is obviously explained by a less good form of the Valence collective, but also by a more complicated form for the native of Tbilisi. In any case, Giorgi Mamardashvili will not be able to Liverpool with the largest confidence, especially if he fails to avoid relegation to Valence…
