Giorgi Mamardashvili Set for Minimum Two-Week Absence Following Merseyside Derby Knee Injury Collision

Giorgi Mamardashvili faces 2-4 weeks out after his Merseyside derby injury. See the latest on Liverpool's goalkeeper crisis and Freddie Woodman's start.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 21, 2026, 3:41 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from YSScores

The Immediate Aftermath of the Derby Collision

Liverpool’s 2-1 Merseyside derby victory over Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium was marred by a significant injury to starting goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. During the second half passage of play that led to Everton’s equalizing goal, the Georgian shot-stopper was involved in a high speed collision with Toffees striker Beto and defender Andy Robertson. The impact resulted in a deep open wound on Mamardashvili’s knee, necessitating immediate medical attention on the pitch and his subsequent removal on a stretcher, a development that cast a shadow over Mohamed Salah’s earlier opener.

Medical Evaluation and Initial Recovery Timeline

Following the incident, Mamardashvili was transported directly to a local hospital for diagnostic imaging and surgical cleaning of the laceration. Initial fears of structural ligament damage have been largely dismissed by the club’s medical staff, who characterized the injury as a severe soft tissue wound rather than a season ending trauma. According to reports from The Athletic, the recovery period is slated for a minimum of fourteen days, though the full healing process for such a deep puncture could extend to a month depending on the risk of infection and the player’s range of motion.

Goalkeeping Crisis Intensifies for Arne Slot

The loss of Mamardashvili presents a tactical nightmare for head coach Arne Slot, as the club is already navigating the absence of world class number one Alisson Becker. Alisson has been sidelined with a knee injury since the March international break and is not projected to return until the May 3 fixture against Manchester United. This dual vacancy in the goalkeeping department has forced a rapid promotion for Freddie Woodman, who replaced Mamardashvili in the derby and is now expected to start the upcoming Premier League clash against Crystal Palace at Anfield.