Liverpool get verdict on Giorgi Mamardashvili’s injury after goalkeeper hospitalised
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Liverpool lost goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili to a nasty injury in a collision with Everton striker Beto on Sunday and have now discovered how long he will be outFreddie Woodman is expected to continue in goal for Liverpool after the club received a prognosis on the injured Giorgi Mamardashvili. The Georgian keeper was stretchered off during Sunday's 2-1 win over Everton in the Merseyside Derby but has not suffered a serious injury.Mamardashvili has deputised regularly for first-choice keeper Alisson this season, but was himself injured at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
He suffered a knee injury while colliding with Beto as the Everton striker slid in to make it 1-1.He was taken to hospital as third-choice keeper Woodman stepped in to make his Premier League debut. Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook pageREAD MORE: Liverpool injury news latest as Arne Slot handed new blow ahead of Crystal PalaceREAD MORE: Anthony Gordon's transfer preference emerges with Arsenal and Liverpool interestedThe Athletic reports that he has a deep wound on his knee and is expected to be sidelined for between two and four weeks.
The Brazilian has struggled with injuries this season, only making 34 appearances, and has been out since the 4-0 win over Galatasaray on March 18.“Is there anything that surprises you when it comes to injuries with us this season?" Slot said on Sunday when asked about Mamardashvili being forced off.“Maybe I already envisaged it because I had two goalkeepers on the bench today, which I normally don’t have but, of course, it has everything to do with the availability of all the other positions.“Giorgi had to go to hospital with a big wound, so let’s see how he will be. Virgil van Dijk's injury-time header ensured they claim bragging rights and three points on Sunday in the race for Champions League qualification.Slot's side sit fifth in the Premier League table, seven points ahead of Chelsea, who have now lost four in succession.Join our LFC WhatsApp community and get all the latest LFC news, views, transfer gossip and more, as it happens We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.