Giorgi Mamardashvili makes feelings clear on Liverpool status as he prepares for rare chance

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All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageSpeaking on the latest Reds Roundtable show, which was broadcast on official club channels on Monday, Mamardashvili - who was joined by Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz - opened up why he is happy to play second fiddle to Alisson for now on Merseyside."My ex-goalkeeper coach, Jose Manuel Ochotorena, when I was at Valencia told me I had to find a balance between ambition and patience," he said. But as I said, if I don’t play, I don’t mind - I have to work hard every day and that’s it.

Maybe not this year, but my time will come."For me as well [joining Liverpool], it was a bit longer [to wait] because I signed for Liverpool two years ago, almost three years ago and I had to wait last season until I came here. It was a really long one year for me, and now I am happy to be here."The most important thing for me was the support because I didn't speak much English so for me, it helped.

Mac Allister, Alisson as well [helped] and now I speak much better."Mamardashvili adds: "My father was a goalkeeping coach and he was very strong with me. I was crying and when I asked why he said: 'Do you remember the semi-final?'"Mamardashvili has made 11 appearances this season for Slot's side.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Giorgi MamardashviliLiverpool FC