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Giorgi Mamardashvili sends Liverpool fans message after 'special' debut

Special moment: Giorgi Mamardashvili made his Liverpool debut on Sunday - (Getty Images)

Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili said becoming the “legendary” Reds’ first Georgian player was a “special moment” after making his debut against Preston on Sunday.

The 24-year-old - who arrived at Anfield this month having agreed a deal to leave Valencia last summer - was handed his first start by Arne Slot in his new side’s 3-1 pre-season victory at Deepdale, on an afternoon featuring emotional tributes to late Liverpool forward Diogo Jota.

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