Liverpool have been dealt a fresh injury setback after Giorgi Mamardashvili was stretchered off following an injury sustained during Everton‘s equaliser in the Merseyside derby. The former Valencia goalkeeper was forced off the pitch after colliding with Andy Robertson and replaced by Freddie Woodman, who came on to make his Premier League debut.
A challenge involving a sliding Beto and Robertson left Mamardashvili unable to keep out the Toffees forward at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The Georgia international was spotted clutching his side as he received medical attention on the goal line before being stretchered off the field.
It represents yet another setback for Arne Slot as the Reds battle to secure their place in next season’s Champions League. Mamardashvili had been the Dutchman’s preferred choice between the sticks, with Alisson Becker sidelined and not anticipated to return until next month.
Liverpool had two goalkeeping options among their substitutes, with Slot having to choose between Woodman and Armin Pecsi. He opted to bring on Woodman for his first ever Premier League appearance and only his second outing for Liverpool after featuring in the 3-0 Carabao Cup loss to Crystal Palace at Anfield in October.