First Name: Giorgi
Surname: Mamardashvili
Squad Number: 25
Position: Goalkeeper
D.O.B.: 29.09.2000.
Town of Birth: Tbilisi
Country of Birth: Georgia
Nationality: Georgian
Looks a good keeper. Could be better with the ball at his feet though.
With Ali with his wife in Brazil, I expect he’ll play the Community Shield and perhaps could be in line to start v Bournemouth? While all the talk about ‘too much change’ is really focused on our forwards and needjng time to gel, I actually think it’s our backline that looks least prepared this preseason.
Mama; Kerkez, Virg, Ibou, Frimpong starting with Endo and Robbo on the bench?
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They were raving about that save, but it felt like one that Alisson would make look easy rather than taking a spectacular dive.
Anyway, Mama has time on his side and a year or two learning from the master
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Don’t think Ali needs much in order to be back in goal. Pretty sure he starts the league season.
Not sure if he will start at Bournemouth but I do think he is our number 1 and would be back for Newcastle.
I feel Georgi deputised well though.
Nice video
I think he looked solid and dependable last night considering the make shift defence in front of him.
I think our future is in safe hands.
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He had a swagger of someone confident, who knew what he was doing. Sometimes, you watch a back-up goalkeeper, and they don’t look as confident, they don’t appear imposing, but this guy does. I think it’s one those unique situations where he knows he’ll be No.1 with us eventually, and he just has to show what got him the move in the first place. No thoughts about retiring, or trying to show the manager what he’s got, but an assuredness that means he can play without additional pressure.
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Alisson is likely to return after November NT break. That means Mamardashvili will feature in eight games including some real big ones. Great opportunity to prove your pedigree.
A great opportunity to learn to pronounce Mamardashvili too.
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It looks more complicated than it sounds or really is.
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Slot hasn’t actually confirmed that news above so we will see.
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Yep - all we got from Arne was;
Alisson is not part of the squad tomorrow and he won’t travel to Brazil for the national team.
On Alisson’s recovery…"That depends on how fast it goes. It’s clear he’s not going to play for Brazil. I would be surprised if he will be there for the first game after the international break.
There is only reference to this international break, not the Nov (13-18).
Anyway, we have Giorgi…I like what I’ve seen and am comfortable with him being able to step in for our holy goalie.
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make a name for yourself…
Love his quick hand throws.
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Had a good game and those long throw outs will be a great advantage for us especially when the team are in to them
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