Arne Slot states that Liverpool has acquired a “very good” player following a viral clip

Giorgi Mamardashvili is set to join Liverpool next summer.

Arne Slot expressed that he is not surprised by Mamardashvili’s impressive performances leading up to his transfer to Liverpool. The club has reached an agreement to acquire the goalkeeper from Valencia for as much as £29 million. Mamardashvili will remain with the Spanish team for the current season and will officially move to Merseyside in July 2025.

Valencia is currently in a relegation battle, sitting at the bottom of La Liga, and Mamardashvili is emerging as a crucial player. In a recent 1-1 draw against Getafe, the Georgian international made a stunning double save in the 97th minute to secure a point for Los Ches. This moment went viral on social media, giving Liverpool fans a preview of what to expect.

Slot mentioned that due to his busy schedule with the Reds, he hasn’t been able to closely monitor Mamardashvili’s progress. However, he wasn’t surprised by the goalkeeper’s success. He stated, “I assume the club follows his progress very detailed because I know how professional this club is.”

He added, “If you ask me, I’m in the programme from press conference to game; sometimes I have some time to train with boys as well! So, I wasn’t able to see his game during the weekend, but it’s good to hear he made some saves. But I’m not surprised to hear that because we knew we bought a very good goalkeeper.”

Following his key saves against Getafe, Mamardashvili was ranked seventh in the Yashin Trophy at the Ballon d’Or 2024 gala in Paris the next evening.

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“Trent Alexander-Arnold clarifies his stance on Liverpool’s title aspirations: ‘it doesn’t bother me'”

Trent Alexander-Arnold shared his thoughts on Liverpool’s strong start under new manager Arne Slot and addressed doubts about their potential as Premier League title contenders.

Liverpool currently leads the league with seven wins out of their first eight matches, sitting just one point ahead of Manchester City and four points above Arsenal, who were anticipated to be key challengers this season.

When asked about external skepticism, Alexander-Arnold stated to Sky Sports, “It doesn’t bother me. We had to try and figure out how good we were as a team in a new system and if that system was going to work and obviously it has.”

He acknowledged the presence of many world-class players but emphasized the challenges of adapting to a new manager and system. “But for us, we were training, we felt good and we got off to a good start. As soon as we came in for the first chat with the manager, it was ‘we want to win things.'”

Liverpool is set to face Arsenal on Sunday, marking a significant challenge for Slot. The manager recognized the difficulty of the matchup, saying, “We know how tough an opponent Arsenal are, especially in their own stadium.” He reflected on a previous encounter and noted the necessity of being at their best to secure a positive result.

Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta also emphasized his team’s readiness, stating they would be “flying” despite recent injury issues. Following their 1-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk, Arteta acknowledged the physical demands on players returning from international duties.

“That didn’t help. But we have now four days. Believe me, come Sunday we’ll be flying. For sure.” He expressed confidence in their preparation, saying they would review and rest before focusing on the upcoming match.