‘Giorgi Mamardashvili never plays for Liverpool’ – Fans rage at ‘worst investment’
Liverpool loaned Giorgi Mamardashvili back to Valencia after agreeing a deal with the side in the summer but fans don’t want him to head to Anfield after recent developments.
Liverpool secured the signing of Mamardashvili last summer in a deal worth up to £29 million, with the Georgian goalkeeper set to join the club at the start of the 2025/26 season.
His arrival is expected to have a knock-on effect on the club’s goalkeeping situation, with Caoimhin Kelleher likely to leave Liverpool as he seeks assurances over his future and regular playing time.
However, new statistics from Mamardashvili’s current season in Spain have surfaced, leading to concerns among some fans about whether he is the right choice for Liverpool’s long-term plans.
| Stats 2024/25 season | Giorgi Mamardashvili |
| Matches played | 20 |
| Clean sheets | 5 |
| Goals conceded | 32 |
Giorgi Mamardashvili’s struggles at Valencia raise concerns
According to The Mail, Mamardashvili is statistically one of the worst-performing goalkeepers in La Liga this season. He currently holds the second-lowest save percentage in the league, stopping just 61.5% of the shots he has faced.
Valencia are locked in a relegation battle, sitting 18th in the table with just 23 points. Their position in the drop zone is largely due to goal difference, as they have conceded 38 goals—one of the worst defensive records in the league.
Meanwhile, Football Insider has revealed that Kelleher is expected to push for a Liverpool exit in search of regular first-team football. With Alisson firmly established as Liverpool’s number one, and Mamardashvili arriving next season, it appears unlikely that all three goalkeepers will remain at the club.
Newcastle have shown interest in signing Kelleher, but they face competition from Chelsea and several other European clubs.
Liverpool fans unconvinced by Mamardashvili signing
Alisson’s recent injury has allowed Kelleher to step up for Arne Slot’s side, and the Irishman has impressed when called upon, keeping eight clean sheets in 17 appearances across all competitions.
By contrast, Mamardashvili has managed just five clean sheets in 32 matches this season, adding to doubts about whether he is the right choice as Liverpool’s long-term goalkeeper.
Following the emergence of these statistics, some fans have voiced their frustration, with one stating, “We are better without him” while another questioned the club’s decision-making, suggesting they are “creating problems for themselves” by signing him.
One insisted he will “never” feature for the Reds while another called it the club’s “worst investment”.