Alisson Becker sends clear message as Liverpool wait on transfer decision

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SportFootballLiverpool FCGiorgi Mamardashvili has been linked with a potential loan move away from Liverpool and it would be dependent on the future of Alisson BeckerThe last major summer international tournament prompted Liverpool to take steps aimed at future-proofing their goalkeeping options.This time around, though, has thus far given evidence that such a change may ultimately not be required in the immediate future.Back in Euro 2024, the performances of Giorgi Mamardashvili for Georgia were sufficient for Liverpool to agree a £29million deal with Valencia to take the shot-stopper the following summer.With Alisson Becker into his thirties and approaching the final years of his Anfield contract, it appeared a prudent move, not least with Caomhin Kelleher departing 12 months later.The hamstring problems that have hampered Alisson in recent seasons were another reason for Liverpool to recruit backup the standard of which would be able to eventually compete with the Brazil international.That Mamardashvili made 20 appearances last season justified the decision, although even then the Reds had to lean on third-choice Freddie Woodman towards the end of the campaign after Mamardashvili suffered a nasty wound at Everton in April.Alisson missed 10 consecutive games before returning for the last game of the season and later admitted ensuring he didn't jeopardise his fitness ahead of the World Cup was a priority.With long-time suitors Juventus increasingly confident they could broker a deal for Alisson - despite Liverpool enacting their option to extend the keeper's contract until next summer - it appeared change was coming between the sticks.However, the landscape has subsequently shifted with Juventus turning their sights elsewhere and the Reds planning on having Alisson as their number-one goalkeeper for new head coach Andoni Iraola's debut season in charge.It's likely Iraola will have to wait to work with Alisson given Brazil's progress to the knockout stages of the World Cup in which the Liverpool man has played a key part, keeping clean sheets in the 3-0 group wins over both Haiti and Scotland.The 33-year-old made a number of good saves late on against Scotland on Wednesday evening to prevent Steve Clarke's side gaining the consolation goals that would have improved their chances of staying in the tournament as one of the eight leading third-placed teams. Alisson remains a contender for the accolade of best goalkeeper in the world.Where, though, does this all leave Mamardashvili?Reports towards the end of May claiming his representatives were already sounding out potential clubs to take the Georgia international on loan for the forthcoming season suggest the prospect of playing second fiddle to Alisson once again is unlikely to appeal to the 25-year-old, who was a regular in La Liga with Valencia for three seasons before moving to Anfield.Liverpool will not want to leave themselves short of senior cover for Alisson given the Brazilian's continued fitness issues.Vitezslav Jaros, who made his first-team breakthrough under Arne Slot, was having a solid loan season at Ajax before it was cut short by serious knee injury in February that could leave him sidelined for most of the year, while Woodman, while aged 29, has made only 26 top-tier appearances in England and Scotland.But if Mamardashvili is keen to ensure first-team football elsewhere, Liverpool may have a decision to make this summer about their goalkeepers - just not the one they were anticipating mere weeks ago.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCAlissonGiorgi Mamardashvili