Overview

• The Georgian started as Alisson was rested and delivered an assured display on his first competitive appearance since arriving from Valencia.
• Liverpool won 2-1 at Anfield with goals from Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike, who was sent off after celebrating by removing his shirt.
• Arne Slot called it “not our best performance” but praised Giorgi Mamardashvili, Federico Chiesa and Giovanni Leoni after fielding a much‑changed team.
• Mamardashvili posted that it was a special day and an honour to wear the shirt as he thanked supporters following the final whistle.
• Signed in a deal reported at about £29m and integrated this summer after a loan back to Valencia, he sits behind Alisson but is widely tipped—by figures such as David James—to push for the No.1 role over time.