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John Aldridge Criticizes Liverpool’s Decision to Sign Mamardashvili Over Kelleher

Liverpool legend John Aldridge has expressed concerns over the club’s decision to prioritize the signing of Giorgi Mamardashvili over retaining their backup goalkeeper.
Caoimhin Kelleher believes he is the superior player. Aldridge, a former striker for the Reds, voiced his frustration at what he sees as a poor decision by the club’s management, especially given Kelleher’s consistent performances when called upon last season.
Kelleher, the Irish goalkeeper, was thrust into the spotlight due to regular injuries to first-choice keeper Alisson.
Despite being a backup, Kelleher impressed with his performances, making 26 appearances and keeping five clean sheets.
His contribution was significant, especially during moments when Alisson was sidelined, and many fans and pundits alike praised him for his solid displays between the posts.
However, despite these strong performances, Liverpool has already agreed to sign Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia, with the Georgian goalkeeper set to join the club in the summer of 2025.
Mamardashvili, widely regarded as a promising young talent, has caught the eye of several top European clubs with his performances in La Liga.
But Aldridge is not convinced that Mamardashvili will be an upgrade on Kelleher, arguing that the Irish goalkeeper is currently the better option.
Aldridge expressed his belief that Kelleher’s future at Liverpool could be in jeopardy with the arrival of Mamardashvili.
He suggested that the club could be making a mistake by pushing Kelleher out to make room for the Georgian keeper, who will likely be seen as a long-term replacement for Alisson.
Aldridge believes Kelleher is a valuable asset and should not be overlooked, as he has already shown his worth in critical moments during the season.
He told Sunday World, “I think Liverpool are making a mistake with their Ireland keeper.
Kelleher is better than Mamardashvili, who will arrive at Anfield next summer.”
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Mbappe Says Dembele Deserves to Win the 2025 Ballon d’Or

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe has revealed who he believes should take home the 2025 Ballon d’Or.
For Mbappe, no one deserves it more than his France teammate Ousmane Dembele. Speaking in an interview with TeleFoot, he praised the Barcelona winger and said he has backed him from the very start.
“Ousmane deserves it, I’ve always supported him,” Mbappe said, adding that if he had the chance, he would personally deliver the award straight to Dembele’s doorstep.
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Osimhen to miss Nigeria’s world cup qualifier against South Africa due to injury

Victor Osimhen will miss Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Africa after picking up an injury in the win over Rwanda.
The striker, who plays for Galatasaray, went off in the first half of the Super Eagles’ 1-0 victory at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday and was replaced by Cyriel Dessers.
Head coach Eric Chelle revealed after the match that Osimhen would be monitored, but an update from team media officer Promise Efoghe confirmed the forward woke up on Sunday with pain in his chin and has now been ruled out of the trip.
The 26-year-old will return to Turkey for further checks and treatment. Nigeria is set to face the Bafana Bafana of South Africa on Tuesday at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein.
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Chelle says Super Eagles will be happy with any kind of win against South Africa

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has made it clear that his side will be satisfied with any kind of win when they face South Africa, even if it’s just by a single goal.
Nigeria boosted their World Cup hopes with a narrow 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday, a result that pushed them up to third place in Group C.
The team now heads to Bloemfontein for Tuesday’s clash against the Bafana Bafana, where they’ll be aiming to cut down Hugo Broos’ lead.
“For us, the most important thing is to get the three points. Even if it’s 1-0, we’ll take it,” Chelle said.
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