Liverpool may need to cut their losses on Giorgi Mamardashvili before he becomes a problem they can’t fix

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On a night where Liverpool’s deepening issues were laid bare at Villa Park on Friday, the question marks over Giorgi Mamardashvili reached unignorable levels. 1When they signed Mamardashvili in 2024, Liverpool were clearly preparing themselves for Alisson’s departure.

There are mitigating factors of course, but that the jury is still out on him after 20 appearances is not a good sign.Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Arne Slot insists Liverpool’s summer transfer window will be transformational after Aston Villa shameOn Friday, it was damning that Villa hit four goals from an xG of 1.91, and although that spoke to the quality of efforts from Morgan Rogers and John McGinn in particular, Mamardashvili will have been disappointed not to have saved more.He was arguably slow to react to Rogers’ telegraphed effort, while he should really have been able to direct McGinn’s shot away having reached it with a big hand.Ollie Watkins’ first goal looked untidy from a goalkeeping perspective, and despite Mamardashvili making two good saves in the lead-up to Watkins’ second of the night, he pawed the ball straight back into the six yard box for the striker to score.Even worse was his kicking, with only seven out of 12 long balls reaching their intended target, and a couple of customary kicks into touch blotting his performance further. We need a favour from City against Bournemouth… Photo Credit: Getty Images/ Neville Williams/Aston Villa FC Who should be Liverpool’s No.

There are some good things mixed in with the concerning.Despite that, fans would feel much more comfortable if Liverpool could simply persuade Alisson to see out the final year of his contract next season.Mamardashvili clearly still has plenty to learn before taking on a permanent starting berth, and with Alisson likely to miss plenty more football again, he’ll get his chances to hone his craft.If the Brazilian legend does go, it is going to be difficult for whoever comes in to replace him. But with his performances this season, Mamardashvili has ensured that the spotlight will be even more fiercely shining upon him.It is not too late for Liverpool to go out and get another, more ready-made goalkeeper this summer.