Giorgi Mamardashvili update emerges as Liverpool faced with new injury nightmare
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCGiorgi Mamardashvili is set for a spell on the sidelines after being stretchered off against Everton, with Liverpool looking likely to be without its two main goalkeepers against Crystal PalaceGiorgi Mamardashvili had to be stretchered off after colliding with Everton striker Beto(Image: Getty Images)Giorgi Mamardashvili is expected to be out for at least two weeks after the Liverpool goalkeeper was stretchered off during the Merseyside derby on Sunday.The Reds’ backup goalkeeper had to be replaced after colliding with Everton goalscorer Beto in the act of the Toffees equalizing in the second half.With usual the No.1 Alisson Becker also out, third-choice keeper Freddie Woodman had to be called upon from the bench, with Mamardashvili sent to hospital in order to gauge the severity of his injury - and the Georgia international now looks set for a spell on the sidelines, adding to Arne Slot’s issues.READ MORE: Dominik Szoboszlai makes contract stance clear as Liverpool ace agrees with Arne SlotREAD MORE: Virgil van Dijk leaves Mohamed Salah emotional with Liverpool tribute after Everton winAccording to The Athletic, Mamardashvili’s injury is not as bad as first feared, but he is still expected to spend at least two weeks out of action.Alisson is nearing a return, but is expected to remain out for the visit of Crystal Palace this weekend, meaning Woodman looks set to make his first Premier League start for the club.Mamardashvili is now out of hospital, having suffered a deep wound to his knee. No exact timeframe has been given for his recovery, although it is suggested he could be out for between two to four weeks.Freddie Woodman looks set to make his first start for Liverpool against Crystal Palace(Image: Getty Images)The 25-year-old posted on social media on Monday as he gave an update on his condition, and thanked fans for their support."Thank God everything is fine," Mamardashvili posted.
Big win in the derby and 3 points."As well as missing Saturday's game against Palace, Mamardashvili is also likely to miss crucial games against Manchester United on May 3, and Chelsea on May 9. Alisson, meanwhile, is said to be targeting a return in the United game.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.
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