'Everything is fine': £29m Liverpool player eases fans' worries on Instagram after Merseyside Derby concern
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Giorgi Mamardashvili has provided an injury update after being stretchered off during Liverpool’s win over Everton on Sunday, promising that he’ll be ‘back soon.’The goalkeeper has been standing in for the injured Alisson Becker in recent weeks, and after Arne Slot confirmed that Mamardashvili had been taken to hospital following the game, there had been concerns that the Reds could be without their first and second choice shot-stoppers.With five days to go until Liverpool‘s next match against Crystal Palace, though, Mamardashvili has spoken out to say that ‘everything is fine.’ Which Liverpool legend will you miss more: Mohamed Salah or Virgil van Dijk? Two of the greats came up with the heroics against Everton, but nothing lasts forever… ☹️ Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images Mamardashvili promises to be back soonLiverpool fans saw the stretcher taken out for the second time in two games on Sunday, and while the news could hardly have been worse for Hugo Ekitike, things look better for Mamardashvili.Taking to Instagram on Monday morning, the Georgian told his 800,000 plus followers that there was nothing serious to be worried about.“Thank God everything is fine,” he reported.
“Thank you all so much for your support and for being by my side. I’ll be back soon.”READ MORE: Dominik Szoboszlai says Arne Slot was right with controversial take which annoyed Liverpool fansPhoto by Paul ELLIS / AFP via Getty Images“Big win in the derby and 3 points.”Freddie Woodman did a fine job stepping in for Mamardashvili, but there would be worries about the 29-year-old starting on Saturday against Palace.Woodman hinted that Alisson could be back to face the Eagles, but with any luck it sounds as though Mamardashvili will also be available.A further, more official update may arrive in the coming days, while Slot will likely provide a further Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox