Liverpool Eyeing Valencia Stopper: Alisson Speaks On Mamardashvili Bid and New Manager Arne Slot
Liverpool’s number one, Alisson Becker, has given us the lowdown on the Reds’ pursuit of Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. Speaking to The Times, Alisson spilled the beans on the club’s desire to strengthen their squad and why manager Arne Slot’s philosophies have him excited for the upcoming season.
A New Addition Up For Grabs
There’s been widespread speculation about Liverpool making a £30million bid for 23-year-old Mamardashvili. Alisson confirmed that the Reds are indeed keen on the towering ‘keeper, who played four times for Georgia at Euro 2024.
"Not only for the goalkeeping department," Alisson explained, "but also to prepare for the future. The club knows that I’m not going to be forever 25 or 30 years old. They want to have options to choose from."
What Role Mamardashvili May Play
Alisson seems to think that Mamardashvili would be an excellent signing, providing much-needed back-up to the Brazilian’s undisputed status as number one. "The club cares about what I think," Alisson assured. "They knew I would understand the idea of bringing a young talent to the club."
Managerial Mastermind
Slot has been making waves with his inaugural few weeks at the helm of the Liverpool ship. Alisson lavishes praise on the new boss, hailing his approach to the game.
"He trains us to start from behind, not just to clear the ball long. You have options to play. For me, that’s great, I want to play. I don’t only have one option," he said.
The Liverpool keeper extolled Slot’s cool nature, saying, "He is an open person, understands everything can happen in football. If there’s a need for a long ball, so be it."
Slot Sets the Tone
Alisson clearly appreciates Slot’s approachable demeanor, noting, "It wasn’t just about how cool the manager is, but also about understanding he wants to achieve greatness at this club."
With the season rapidly approaching, it’ll be fascinating to see whether Liverpool’s plans come to fruition.
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