'Tricky': Journalist explains what Alisson staying is likely to mean for Giorgi Mamardashvili next season

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Giorgi Mamardashvili may have to contend with a backup role at Liverpool for a second consecutive season.The Georgian is seen by many as being the ideal heir to Alisson Becker, but has had to be patient as the Brazilian’s understudy this season.Previous reports had suggested that this could change in 2026/27, with Alisson expected to leave Liverpool at the end of the season. Photo Credit: Getty Images/Alberto Gardin/NurPhoto Given Mamardashvili‘s hope of being Liverpool‘s long-term starting goalkeeper, this could obviously impact on whether or not he stays at Anfield next season.

That reared its head once again this week, with the 33-year-old ruled out of Tuesday’s trip to Galatasaray.Mamardashvili came in and did well in Istanbul, and after confirming the likelihood of Alisson staying for one more season, Lynch claimed that this does not mean his younger colleague will leave.“I don’t think Liverpool are going to be in a position where they force him [Alisson] out the door,” the journalist told Anfield Index. Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Alexis Mac Allister outlines future plans after rumours he could leave Liverpool“Obviously it makes it a bit tricky with Mamardashvili, I guess he’d want to be there [number one] soon, but maybe they say ‘one more season’.

I’d take Alisson’s camp’s word on that and I wouldn’t be surprised now if he does stick around.”Analysis: No need for Mamardashvili to leaveThe one man who may be disappointed to see Alisson stay at Liverpool for one more year would no doubt be Mamardashvili.Nevertheless, there is no need for the Georgia international to throw the baby out with the bath water here. Would you be too disappointed to see him leave this summer?Credit: Burak Basturk/Middle East Images/AFP/Getty Images Even if he does have to accept a backup position for a second season at Liverpool, he can still be the Reds’ starting goalkeeper for many years to come.Still only 25, Mamardashvili will likely end up playing close to 20 times for Liverpool this season.