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Caoimhin Kelleher: Liverpool must regret selling goalkeeper after ‘world-class’ Everton display

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Credit: Imago Sat 11 April 2026 21:00, UK Caoimhin Kelleher may have some of those back at Liverpool regretting his sale last summer as he continues to prove himself at Brentford.The goalkeeper position has rarely been a position of concern for the Reds over the last few seasons, but with Alisson now sidelined, potentially until the end of the season, it certainly is now.Giorgi Mamardashvili has done little to persuade the supporters that he can take the No.1 spot anytime soon, featuring in back-to-back defeats to Man City and PSG away from Anfield.Liverpool’s transfer chiefs will be looking ahead to the summer already, but some behind the scenes may be unable to shake the feeling that more trust should have been placed in Kelleher sooner.Caoimhin Kelleher with an outrageous double save 👏👏— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) April 11, 2026 View Tweet ✈️ Liverpool Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Anfield boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Caoimhin Kelleher may cause Liverpool to have transfer regretsIn the 22nd minute, Idrissa Gueye unleashed a fizzing shot from just inside the penalty area, one which fired through a group of players, forcing Kelleher into a very late save.And while Beto was caught offside for the rebound, the Bees’ shot-stopper wasn’t to know that, bouncing back up to push the striker’s short-range effort around the post, completely dumbfounding his opponent.Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live, transcribed by BBC Sport (11 April), Mark Schwarzer said: “Absolutely brilliant from Kelleher – the initial chance from the edge of the box, the strike from Gueye.Caoimhin KellehervsGiorgi Mamardashvili2700Minutes played5408Clean sheets167.7%Save percentage64%1.32Goals conceded per 902.001Errors leading to goal02.77Saves per 903.5064.7%Accurate passes71%*Stats from 2025-26 Premier League, before Brentford vs Everton.“He sees it late, but flicks out a strong right hand.



Then the reaction on the rebound is world-class.”Arne Slot could be about to lose Alisson permanentlyArne Slot could already be without his first-choice goalkeeper until the end of the season, and it might get even worse from that point, as rumours circulate around the Brazilian’s future.Football Insider understands that Liverpool won’t entertain offers for Mamardashvili due to uncertainty around Alisson, but there is no guarantee he’d be a starter if Kelleher were still at the club.There are reports that the 33-year-old is in talks to join Juventus at the end of the current campaign, potentially bringing an end to his eight years at the club, along with Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah.Jurgen Klopp’s squad is quickly being torn apart, and Anfield could have yet another manager in the dugout if current trends continue before the end of the season. 📋 Liverpool Manager News 📋 Get the inside track on the Anfield dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB