Liverpool face unusual situation vs Crystal Palace after player hospitalised

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Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili was taken to hospital during Sunday's 2-1 Everton derby win after suffering a knee wound. 16:57, Mon, Apr 20, 2026 Updated: 17:24, Mon, Apr 20, 2026 Liverpool's goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili has a leg wound (Image: AP)Liverpool back-up goalkeeper Freddie Woodman looks set to start against Crystal Palace even though Giorgi Mamardashvili has confirmed he has escaped a serious injury after being rushed to hospital during Sunday's 2-1 victory over Everton.

Big win in the derby and 3 points."The Athletic say Mamardashvili will miss at least a fortnight and potentially up to four weeks of football, paving the way for Woodman to retain his place when Crystal Palace make the trip to Anfield on Saturday.Veteran first-choice goalkeeper Alisson revealed earlier this month that he is aiming to return to action before May, and Slot is set to provide an update on the fitness of both shot-stoppers when he addresses the media on Friday.But the report adds that the Brazilian is likeliest to return against Manchester United on May 3. That means Woodman could make his first Premier League start for Liverpool against Palace.

Get Liverpool FC news, fixtures, results and transfer gossip plus selected offers and competitions Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Read our Privacy PolicyHe faced the same opponents in the Carabao Cup back in October, when the Eagles ran out 3-0 victors against a youthful Reds side.It is an unusual scenario for Liverpool who have not handed a third-choice keeper an appearance in the Premier League since March 2021, when Adrian stepped in for the absent Alisson while No.2 Caoimhin Kelleher was unavailable due to injury.