Flashscore sources: Liverpool face goalkeeper decision over Alisson and Mamardashvili

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/alisson/UZrQ3bwP/"]Alisson[/a] remains [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/liverpool/lId4TMwf/"]Liverpool[/a]'s No.1 and, despite Juventus exploring the possibility of signing him ahead of the summer window, the club ultimately decided his experience and continuity were too important to lose.[/p][p]With a new manager in place and changes made to the defence, Liverpool valued having a trusted figure behind their new-look back line. They triggered the 12-month option in Alisson's contract, meaning the 33-year-old is now tied to the club until the end of the 2026/27 season.[/p][p]That gives Liverpool time to consider what comes next.[/p][p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/mamardashvili-giorgi/lxnsUkIc/"]Mamardashvili[/a] was signed from Valencia in 2024 for an initial £25 million and was expected to provide a clear succession plan for Alisson.[/p][p]The 25-year-old remains part of those plans, but Liverpool are continuing to assess his game beyond his shot-stopping ability as they determine whether he is ready to become a goalkeeper they can trust every week. [/p][embed guid="d9271ca1-b46d-4938-813d-d3c6605c6e32" url="https://x.com/DeadlineDayLive/status/2087679774974255507" social-type="twitter" /][p][b]There is confidence around the investment Liverpool made in Mamardashvili, including a belief they would be able to recover their money should they decide to sell him, but Flashscore sources believe the club are yet to make a definitive decision on the future of the position.[/b][/p][p]Liverpool's move for 18-year-old [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/kiaba-mounganga-lucca/n7aus10J/"]Lucca Brughmans[/a] has added another layer to that planning.[/p][p]The deal could reach around £30m and represents a significant commitment to a player viewed as a long-term prospect. His loan return to Genk for the season means Liverpool can take their time with his development.[/p][p]For now, Alisson's role is unchanged. His experience remains vital as Liverpool begin another Champions League campaign, with [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/soccer/atl-madrid-jaarqpLQ/liverpool-lId4TMwf/?mid=6aa0PFtQ"]Atletico Madrid visiting Anfield on Wednesday[/a].[/p][p]But behind him, Liverpool are using this season to work out whether Mamardashvili can eventually take the gloves - or whether their succession plan will need to evolve further.[/p][infobox id="f961102e-920a-4281-b5f2-f996852544cf" /]