Controversial Liverpool player to start v Spurs: Confirmed team news and injury upates

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Andoni Iraola has confirmed that Giorgi Mamardashvili will start for Liverpool against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup tonight, with a chance to prove that he has what it takes to replace Alisson Becker next summer. “I think he’s going to be available for tomorrow and now it’s a matter of deciding how much he can play and what is the best thing to do.” Iraola says Mamardashvili will start v Tottenham tomorrow.

Says he rates him highly having previously tried to sign him for Bournemouth. — James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) September 14, 2026 Mamardashvili needs to take the chance against Spurs as a way to prove to fans and, indeed, Iraola that he has what it takes to be Alisson’s heir when the Brazilian’s contract expires on 1 July 2027. It would be ideal to see the 19-year-old get his first start of the season, as he has the talent to become a starter for Liverpool, especially once he gets used to the physical demands of playing as a holding midfielder in the Premier League.

Iraola was asked about Bradley’s long-term return from injury: “I think he is not close to training with the team,” said the Spaniard. “He’s training alone but he has started touching the ball.