Liverpool’s summer transfer plans could be decided in Istanbul after Champions League omission - opinion

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Alisson Becker will not travel with the team for Liverpool’s trip to Galatasaray, opening the door for Giorgi Mamardashvili to make an impact. Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images That allows Mamardashvili to deputise in this round of 16 first leg, where he will hope to hand in a statement performance as he eyes the starting role at Liverpool.

Giorgi Mamardashvili can prove Liverpool don’t need Alisson BeckerSince arriving in the summer, Mamardashvili has been Liverpool’s clear number two. Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesMamardashvili has been mooted for a loan to get more minutes under his belt but he could yet overtake Alisson as Liverpool’s starting goalkeeper, especially if he impresses in this Champions League tie.

Giorgi Mamardashvili explains the need for patienceBefore news of Alisson’s injury, a new episode of The Reds Roundtable came out with Mamardashvili. So keep working hard and you never know when your chance is coming.” What should Liverpool do with Alisson Becker? 🐐 Liverpool are triggering that extension to 2027… but the summer exit door is still wide open 🚪😬Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Offside/Offside via Getty ImagesGiorgi Mamardashvili will be watching closely… Almost like he knew what was around the corner.