Back-up Liverpool player continues to show his quality with impressive international display - opinion

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Alisson Becker’s injury has thrown a spanner in the works for the Liverpool team, but they have just the man to fix it.The brilliant Brazilian went off injured during the Reds’ 1-0 loss to Galatasaray last Tuesday, and it seems that the keeper will be out for the next few weeks at least after sustaining another hamstring problem.While Alisson will not be able to play the next set of fixtures, a worry for fans who know his incredible qualities, Giorgi Mamardashvili is the deputy who has shown that he is more than comfortable taking the reins.When the Georgian came on for the rest of the Champions League game following the injury, he showed that he was a calm head in net and did not let in any goals.His performance against Chelsea was good, but it was shrouded by a poor performance and 2-1 result, with the two chances conceded not the fault of the capable Liverpool shot stopper.Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesGiorgi Mamardashvili’s Georgia performance should calm Liverpool fans’ nervesSince the Premier League is on a break, Arne Slot’s men have been talking up their national team roles, and Mamardashvili has done that brilliantly in the first game against Spain in a World Cup qualifier.While he may have conceded two goals to the Spaniards, the 25-year-old saved his team from a worse fate on the scoreline.READ MORE: Liverpool players must adapt to one major difference between Giorgi Mamardashvili and Alisson BeckerIn the match, he was able to make four saves and, despite giving away a penalty, was able to prevent Ferran Torres from burying the spot kick in the bottom right-hand corner.His mentality in saving a penalty that he caused shows that he is ready to take the role with both hands.The Manchester United game will be an interesting test for the keeper, and if the defence is much more solid than it has been, a clean sheet could be on the cards.Mamardashvili is not someone fans should worry about, and if Alisson is out for longer than expected, it will be perfect for him to continue his already great development.Giorgi Mamardashvili is on track to replace AlissonFans already knew they were acquiring a special talent when the transfer from Valencia was announced, but seeing his recent performances has proven why he is going to be the best backup and future club No. 1.Alisson is not going to stay for too much longer at the club, with his contract set to expire in 2027, and another hamstring injury, it will be difficult to see him staying more than a year after this season is over.But that is why Liverpool have Mamardashvili in the side, as while Caoimhin Kelleher was a solid backup, he was not seen by the club as the next Alisson replacement.This is the perfect storm early in the season for Mamardashvili, and even if poor team performances continue, he will definitely shine.