'Outstanding' Liverpool player looks primed to announce himself as a future star of the club tomorrow - opinion

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Liverpool are looking to undo their nightmare spell in all competitions against Chelsea on Saturday.Arne Slot’s side have had one of the worst weeks since the Dutchman joined the club, with defeat in the Premier League and Champions League back-to-back being a cause of concern for fans.The Crystal Palace defeat last weekend looked to be one of the worst performances of the season, with the Reds fortunate that the game only ended 2-1, but it was the European game that topped it in terms of a poor display.Galatasaray were able to beat Liverpool 1-0 in a game where the Reds looked incredibly uncomfortable and lacked the energy and creativity to cancel out a 16th-minute penalty converted by Victor Osimhen.The game away at Stamford Bridge is important in turning around the form of this side, but with the bad news of Alisson Becker’s hamstring injury, it has people concerned.Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty ImagesGiorgi Mamardashvili will announce himself as Liverpool’s futureThe Brazilian has been incredible this season for the team, saving Slot’s side from many embarrassing defeats by preventing some big opportunities caused by mistakes from his defence.While it may be an issue that has added to the list of problems for this side, they have the incredibly capable Giorgi Mamardashvili ready to show why he is Liverpool’s future number one in the position.READ MORE: How Giorgi Mamardashvili has settled in at Liverpool ahead of Premier League debut vs ChelseaThis kind of scenario was one of the reasons the Georgian was signed, to ensure that any time there was an injury, there was a world-class goalkeeper there to fill in for his position.Mamardashvili showed how good he is against Southampton, as Stephen Warnock described him as an ‘outstanding player’ for his quick reactions and important save early on in the game.It was an impressive display in a game that had some rocky moments for the team, but he was, alongside Federico Chiesa, one of the best on the pitch.This opportunity for the next few games is pivotal in his progress as a player and a great showcase for fans who will be seeing him take over as Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper in the near future.It is no secret that Alisson will be leaving next year after spending an incredible seven years on Merseyside, so this is now the perfect time for the 25-year-old to have his opportunity, even if it is because of an injury.Giorgi Mamardashvili needs more game time following Alisson’s recovery from injuryWhile this will likely be a short spell in net for the keeper, given that Alisson will always be the first-choice for the club as long as he is there, it is time he got more time in goal.The injury occurred in the league phase game against the Turkish side, and it may have been a good idea to give the Brazilian an extra rest after working so hard against Palace in the days prior.A rotation of the goalkeepers in midweek more regularly, depending on the difficulty of the fixture, would not only aid the development of Mamardashvili further, but it would also allow the 33-year-old to maintain his fitness.Whatever happens during this spell, it is important to see exactly how the next star between the sticks looks and allow him to show why he is a deserving successor to the brilliant Alisson.