Liverpool's summer goalkeeper signing Giorgi Mamardashvili suffered a concerning injury that saw him stretchered off during Sunday's Merseyside Derby at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The Georgian international, who joined the Reds in a deal worth up to £29million from Valencia, was forced to leave the pitch on a stretcher in what looked like a serious incident. The nature and extent of the injury remains unclear, but the fact he couldn't walk off under his own steam will be worrying for everyone at Anfield.

Mamardashvili's injury comes at an awkward time for Liverpool, who are managing their goalkeeping situation carefully this season. The 24-year-old was expected to provide crucial cover and competition in what promises to be a demanding campaign across multiple fronts.

The sight of any player being stretchered off is never pleasant, but when it's a key squad member during a local derby, it adds another layer of concern. Arne Slot will be hoping for positive news when the medical team complete their assessment.

With the fixture list showing no mercy in the coming weeks, Liverpool's goalkeeping depth could prove crucial to their ambitions this season.

Credit: Dominic King, Daily Mail