During the Merseyside derby on April 19, 2026, Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgio Mamardashvili was injured in a collision while filling in for the sidelined Alisson Becker. The match was paused as medical staff attended to him, and he was eventually stretchered off, leading to third-string goalkeeper Freddie Woodman stepping in. Following the match, Liverpool manager Arne Slot provided a positive update, stating that Mamardashvili suffered an open wound but it is not anticipated to be a long-term issue. Slot mentioned that Mamardashvili has been taken to the hospital for treatment and expressed hope that he could be available for the next match against Crystal Palace. Slot acknowledged the challenges of managing a thin squad, especially with two goalkeepers out, but expressed confidence in Woodman's abilities, given his experience in the Championship.