Former Premier League goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has mentioned that he was shocked when Liverpool signed Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia in the summertime switch window. Schwarzer thinks that though Mamardashvili is an effective goalkeeper, he could not match into Arne Slot’s system.
Liverpool paid a good-looking €30 million ($31.8 million) payment to signal Giorgi Mamardashvili from La Liga facet Valencia on August 28, 2024. The Merseysiders, nevertheless, didn’t incorporate him into the squad. They despatched him again to Valencia on a year-long mortgage, that means he’ll change into a member of the primary staff subsequent summer time.
The transfer got here as a shock to many, as first-choice keeper Alisson (32) and backup stopper Caoimhin Kelleher (25) are greater than able to manning the purpose for the foreseeable future.
Mark Schwarzer Says Giorgi Mamardashvili Could Not Click on at Liverpool
Schwarzer, who stored 153 clear sheets in 514 Premier League matches, thinks Mamardashvili is a wonderful participant however lacks one attribute that’s essential to thrive at Liverpool.
Talking on the Optus Sport Soccer Podcast, he mentioned (by way of TBR):
“The factor about that’s, and we talked about it on the Euros as effectively, his sturdy level isn’t enjoying with the ball at his toes, Mamardashvili.
“He’s okay, however he’s not the goalkeeper. That’s why I used to be a little bit bit shocked by Liverpool signing him, not when it comes to, I feel he’s a top-class goalkeeper, I cherished him on the Euros, I assumed he was good, I simply don’t know whether or not he’s the kind of goalkeeper that Liverpool would need.”
He added:
“I don’t perceive it as a result of I don’t suppose he’s the blueprint of goalkeeper that they’d have, like Alisson and even Kelleher with the ball at his toes, as a result of they’re very, superb.”
Like Jurgen Klopp, Slot additionally prefers a goalkeeper who is nice with the ball at his toes. This permits Liverpool to play out from the again even in opposition to high-quality opponents. A goalkeeper who’s snug on the ball additionally serves as a get-out-of-jail card for defenders, as they will go the ball again to him to alleviate some stress.
After all, Slot was in on the choice to signal Mamardashvili. So, we are able to safely assume that Slot will discover a technique to defend the Georgian’s weaknesses and spotlight his strengths when he joins the staff subsequent summer time.