Liverpool scouts went to watch Georgian wonderkid Andria Bartishvili this week – how did he play?

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Liverpool representatives were reportedly in Estonia to watch Georgian talent Andria Bartishvili this week.“Arsenal and Liverpool directors have arrived in Estonia to watch Andria Bartishvili in action,” Georgian football account Geo Team posted to X on Wednesday evening.“Today – Andria Bartishvili versus FC Flora. Everything up to the Kiddo and his family.” How many trophies would this Liverpool team have won?

Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that he tried to sign Kylian Mbappe back in 2017… What if Liverpool had signed Kylian Mbappe Predicted XI So, with Liverpool and Arsenal both seemingly watching his every move, how did the 17-year-old get on during his Champions League outing with Iberia 1999?Bartishvili puts in solid display in 3-2 winThough he was not able to score or grab an assist during the game – which Iberia won 3-2 – Bartishvili did start on the right of their attack, playing 80 minutes.A video posted on social media by account ‘Football vids‘ showed the youngster’s performance in more detail, and while he was named on the right of the attack, Bartishvili appears to have been operating mainly from a central area.The Georgian regularly ran at the Flora defence, also popping up on the left on the front line, displaying some good signs of versatility.Photo by Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: How Liverpool would have lined up if they’d signed Kylian Mbappe with Mohamed Salah in 2017At one stage he beat three defenders with some close control, before getting a one-two from his teammate and almost forcing a penalty.Another occasion saw him manage a shot – which was blocked – after dancing around the edge of the Flora box. What is apparent from his performance is that Bartishvili has incredibly good close control, is quick with the ball at his feet and is adept at picking up positions between the lines.His decision-making clearly needs a bit of work, but it is obvious to see why Liverpool are working hard to bring Bartishvili to Anfield.It may have only been a Champions League first round knockout tie, but to be playing such a key role for his team at this age in what is a huge match for them, shows the potential this youngster has.

Liverpool scouts will doubtless have been impressed, and they, and Arsenal, will now await the outcome of his decision. Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox