Overview
- The 21-year-old has started six of Liverpool’s seven matches since a £40 million move from Bournemouth as the club’s preferred left-back.
- Kerkez said Robertson urged him to “do your thing” before the Everton win and congratulated him afterward, describing a supportive, competitive relationship.
- His early form has been mixed, highlighted by a strong Merseyside derby display a week after being withdrawn before half-time at Burnley.
- Arne Slot is expected to rotate for Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie against Southampton, with Robertson likely to start and several squad players in line for minutes.
- Robertson, linked to Atletico Madrid in the summer, chose to stay with a year left on his deal, and Football Insider reports Liverpool are exploring an extension.