Andoni Iraola on the sidelines at Liverpool, with Alisson in action
Andoni Iraola on the sidelines at Liverpool, with Alisson in action
The 26-year-old has been forced to bide his time since making the move to Anfield from Valencia in 2025, with the Brazil international still regarded as the first-choice goalkeeper.
However, after multiple error-prone performances so far this season, contingency plans are being put in place for Alisson to leave Liverpool when his contract expires.
As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider's Transfer Insider podcast, Mamardashvili is ready to push for a place in the starting XI under Andoni Iraola.
The Georgia international has made just two appearances so far this season, both of which came in the Carabao Cup, but has frequently filled in when Alisson has been unavailable.
Having come to the club with ambitions of landing a starting role, there is now a growing belief that, should Alisson leave next summer, Mamardashvili is ready to step in.
Will Giorgi Mamardashvili be Liverpool's number one?
Football Insider revealed in September that Mamardashvili is pushing for more regular game time at Liverpool and believes he can become their number-one goalkeeper.
Doubts about Alisson's future, with clubs across world football looking to lure him away on a free transfer next summer, could provide the ideal opportunity for him to step up.
While Liverpool are expected to scour the market for a new goalkeeper, they may have the ideal replacement already waiting in the wings.
Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: "You've got to remember Liverpool have still got Giorgi Mamardashvili who has been playing backup to Alisson.
"He will back himself to become Liverpool's new number-one if Alisson is to leave upon the expiry of his contract next summer.
"He has done well in cup games so far this season when he has been given a chance by Andoni Iraola, and they have also signed the young Belgian keeper Lucca Brughmans.
"He might not be ready to challenge for the number one shirt because he's still quite young, so that does leave the door open for Mamardashvili."
Meanwhile, Football Insider senior correspondent Callum O'Connell shared: "Mamardashvili came to Liverpool probably with the expectation that Allison would be leaving in the near future.
"It's easy to forget he is still an option for them, and maybe things haven't quite worked out for him so far. It'll be interesting to see if he does step up if Alisson does leave."
Which other goalkeepers are on Liverpool's radar?
While there is optimism that Mamardashvili could step up and become the new first-choice goalkeeper at Anfield, the Reds are keen to assess a number of options.
Liverpool may well be tempted to enter the transfer market in search of a top-level replacement for Alisson, given how important he has been to their long-term success.
Football Insider revealed on 7 November that Liverpool have now set their sights on Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, who could be the ideal replacement.
The 24-year-old has enjoyed an outstanding campaign with Brighton since the season began, and has kept 11 clean sheets in 14 appearances across all competitions so far.
Those performances have attracted interest from a number of Europe's biggest clubs, who are now believed to be keeping a close eye on the Netherlands international.