Overview

• Milos Kerkez said Andy Robertson motivated him before the Merseyside derby and praised him afterward, describing their relationship as really good.
• Liverpool are expected to rotate heavily against Southampton, with Robertson likely to return at left-back and potential debuts for Giorgi Mamardashvili and Giovanni Leoni alongside starts for Alexander Isak, Federico Chiesa and Rio Ngumhoa.
• Kerkez has produced mixed early form, excelling in the derby win over Everton after being substituted before half-time at Burnley due to an early booking.
• Robertson remained at Liverpool despite links to Atletico Madrid, enters the season with one year left on his deal and serves as vice-captain.
• Reporting suggests Liverpool are exploring a new contract for Robertson to avoid a free departure next summer.