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Liverpool Wins Derby, Slot Praises Debut Keeper Woodman

4/20/2026

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot is awaiting updates on Giorgi Mamardashvili's injury after a collision in the 2-1 derby win over Everton.
The collision forced third-choice keeper Freddie Woodman to make his Premier League debut.
Slot praised Woodman for his composure under pressure.
The victory, marked by Virgil van Dijk's late header, places Liverpool seven points ahead of Chelsea in the Champions League race.
Slot acknowledged the team's struggles this season.

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot is awaiting updates on Giorgi Mamardashvili's injury after a collision in the 2-1 derby win over Everton.
The collision forced third-choice keeper Freddie Woodman to make his Premier League debut.
Slot praised Woodman for his composure under pressure.
The victory, marked by Virgil van Dijk's late header, places Liverpool seven points ahead of Chelsea in the Champions League race.
Slot acknowledged the team's struggles this season.