Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterFour Four TwoGet FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.You are now subscribedYour newsletter sign-up was successfulWant to add more newsletters?Five times a weekFourFourTwo DailyFantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterGiorgi Mamardashvili's injury is not as bad as first feared - but the goalkeeper is still set for a spell on the sidelines for Liverpool.The goalkeeper provoked concern when he stayed down after receiving a hefty blow to the knee from Everton's Beto on the follow-through from scoring an equaliser in the Merseyside derby on Sunday afternoon.Liverpool went on to win the game 2-1 in injury time thanks to Virgil van Dijk's late goal, but will have been somewhat concerned for Mamardashvili's welfare after he left the field on a stretcher. You may like Liverpool boss Arne Slot gives update on injured Giorgi Mamardashvili Is Alisson injured? Injury latest on Liverpool goalkeeper ahead of Premier League return Liverpool goalkeeper to undergo surgery Liverpool's Giorgi Mamardashvili set for treatment table after injury sustained against EvertonArne Slot later revealed that Mamardashvili had suffered a 'big wound' in the collision and that the injury was not expected to rule him out long term.However, The Athletic adds that the keeper is set to miss at least a fortnight - which presents an issue for Liverpool given no.1 Alisson Becker is also out of action with a hamstring injury.Alisson is on a similar timeline to Mamardashvili now, with Liverpool hoping the Brazilian will be back in time to face Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, May 3.That means that third-choice stopper Freddie Woodman is likely to line up against his boyhood club Crystal Palace in the Premier League at Anfield on Saturday afternoon.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Woodman came through the academy at Palace before making the move to Newcastle United.The bulk of Woodman's career has been spent playing in the Championship for Swansea and Preston North End.Woodman also made a handful of appearance for Newcastle in the Premier League in 2021/22 before leaving for Deepdale.The 29-year-old made the move to Anfield last summer alongside Mamardashvili to bring additional depth to Liverpool's ranks.Liverpool face a crucial few weeks as they look to make sure they hold onto their position in the top five and earn a Champions League place for next season.Their hopes of doing so have been significantly boosted by Chelsea's dreadful form, which has helped open up a five-point gap between the Reds in fifth and Brighton in sixth.TOPICSGiorgi MamardashviliAlisson BeckerLiverpoolSteven ChickenSocial Links NavigationSteven Chicken has been working as a football writer since 2009, taking in stints with Football365 and the Huddersfield Examiner. Steven still covers Huddersfield Town home and away for his own publication,WeAreTerriers.com. Steven is a two-time nominee for Regional Journalist of the Year at the prestigious British Sports Journalism Awards, making the shortlist in 2020 and 2023.
