Overview

• The left-back will wear the armband when captain Virgil van Dijk is unavailable.
• The position became vacant after Trent Alexander-Arnold’s move to Real Madrid earlier in the summer.
• Slot cited Robertson’s experience and influence, noting his place in last season’s leadership group with senior teammates.
• Robertson joined from Hull City in 2017 and has made 344 appearances for Liverpool while also captaining Scotland.
• New signing Milos Kerkez has started ahead of Robertson this season, separating on-field selection from formal leadership duties.