Not just a substitute! Mamaldashvili came to Liverpool with a competitive mentality

Look at a real giant team, how strong is he? Not only does it mean how powerful the eleven main players on the field are, but more importantly, the thickness of his entire lineup and the kind of healthy competition in each position. Liverpool's current signing of Georgian goalkeeper Mamaldashvili is the most direct reflection of this idea.

The process of Liverpool winning the championship last season was actually very thrilling. Alisson was injured for three months in the middle. Fortunately, Kellech came up and performed very well during that period. This incident reminds Liverpool: Your goalkeeper position can be said to be the last insurance for the team, and you must not rely on only one person. What if Alisson has another injury or condition fluctuates? So they must find a goalkeeper who is also at the top level to form competition and supplement so that the coach can have a clear mind.

This Mamaldashvili, you can see his performance in the European Cup, is indeed very outstanding. Fast reaction, tall and large, and have a large control range. And very importantly, he has work under his feet. Nowadays, the style of playing like Liverpool emphasizes organizing offense from the backcourt, and the goalkeeper is the first point of exit. Your footwork must be good, and you must play quickly and accurately. Mamaldashvili has this ability, which allows him to integrate well into the tactical system of new coach Slot.

He came to Liverpool, but he didn't mean he came to serve as a substitute for Alisson. He must have his own ideas and wanted to compete for this main position. This creates a very good situation. Alisson is the world's number one goalkeeper, there is no doubt about this, but now he has a competitor with an equally high level and in his year of playing. He cannot relax at all and must always maintain his best condition.

This kind of healthy competition within the team is very important for a team that wants to win the championship and maintain dominance. It can maximize the potential of both players. For the coach, the palms and backs of the hands are fleshy, and whoever is in good condition will get better is also a "happy worries".

And if you look at the Liverpool management's idea, you will think a lot. They are not only considering next season, they are already preparing for the "post-Alisson era". A top goalkeeper can be used for many years, but you can't wait until he is really old or is about to leave before he thinks about finding a successor temporarily, that's too late. Buy Mamaldashvili now and let him slowly adapt to the pace of the Premier League and slowly integrate into the team. This is a very smart and visionary approach.

So, Liverpool's current operation is a template for the mature operation of giant clubs. It not only ensures current competitiveness, but also makes reserves for the future. The goalkeeper's position was suddenly raised to a new level. With two top goalkeepers, Alisson and Mamaldashvili, guarding the roving goal, Liverpool's fans and coaching staff, are much more at ease and can meet various challenges in the new season with more confidence.