Giorgi Mamardashvili’s outstanding performance for Valencia against Real Madrid on Saturday may have Liverpool supporters anticipating an arrival this summer even if the Premier League clubs’ summer transfer window is still a few months away.
Although the Georgian goalie signed a contract to join Anfield last summer, he has been on loan at the team the Reds purchased him from for the entire season. After worries over his recent form, Mamardashvili, who is slated to be the perfect replacement for Alisson Becker when the Brazilian’s contract expires, showed the Liverpool supporters what he is capable of with his performance at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Mamardashvili’s MOTM Performance Against Real Madrid
The Valencia goalkeeper silenced recent critics
Real Madrid needed to defeat Valencia at home in order to stay ahead of La Liga leaders Barcelona. Unfortunately for the star-studded Galacticos, they faced a virtually invincible custodian who was in imperious form.
As Madrid’s terrible 12-yard record continued to plague them, Mamardashvili made eight stops overall, including five from inside the area and a Vinicius Junior penalty kick. The goalie even asserted that he and the Brazilian superstar had wagered that he would stop him from the penalty spot.
When the Georgian stopped Federico Valverde from six yards out, he may have made an even better stop.
Through his efforts, he stopped 2.28 goals in total, giving the visitors all three points thanks to goals from Mouctar Diakhaby and Hugo Duro in the 95th minute.
For the 24-year-old, who has frequently been chastised for his performances this season, it was a stunning change in fortunes. It has been questioned by Spanish media whether he could possibly lose ground to Stole Dimitrievski.
“A debate will start sooner or later, and if it hasn’t already, it’s because of the respect the Georgian has gained and the fact that Dimitrievski didn’t have a good cup match against Barcelona. However, if Mamardashvili keeps acting in this manner, the argument will start.
In the Spanish capital, Mamardashvili was able to silence his detractors. One publication said the Georgian was “in inspired form,” while another said he was playing at a “great level” against Madrid. Additionally, Liverpool supporters are talking about his performance.
Liverpool Fans React to Mamardashvili’s Performance Against Madrid
The Reds faithful are convinced by their future arrival
Following Mamardashvili’s heroics at the Bernabeu, Liverpool supporters were quick to laud him on social media. One comment read: “Giorgi Mamardashvili is the reason Valencia won against Madrid today.” An absolute GEM was signed by Liverpool. “Mamardashvili has been absolutely sensational this game,” another person added.
One person said, “Mamardashvili is so much better than Kelleher, glad we’re upgrading,” and another said, “Mamardashvili has been insane.”
It will be interesting to watch if the summer arrival can take Alisson Becker’s place right away. The Brazilian is among the world’s finest shotstoppers, after all. Expectations will be much higher going into the upcoming season, though, as the loanee’s stock has undoubtedly increased.
