Andy Robertson continues to be but to determine on his Liverpool future after a possible switch to Atletico Madrid collapsed this summer time.
It got here considerably of a shock to see Robertson emerge as a critical switch goal for Atletico, with the Scot left to significantly contemplate his choices with a yr left on his Anfield contract.
With Milos Kerkez‘s arrival official, the 31-year-old is predicted to drop down the pecking order and it leaves a lot for him to think about after seven full seasons as first-choice left-back.
Atletico had been reported to need to pay as little as €5 million (£4.3m), and even nothing in any respect, however Liverpool held steadfast and the Spanish aspect have as a substitute pursued Matteo Ruggeri.
Robertson by no means gave the official inexperienced gentle to Atletico and journalist Fabrizio Romano has said that the Scot stays undecided concerning the following step of his profession.
Writing for Caught OffsideRomando reported that Robertson “has not determined what he needs to do” however a choice on his future is predicted “very quickly” with “extra golf equipment .”
It stays to be seen which ‘golf equipment’ are ‘’ however it’s nonetheless possible that the 31-year-old will determine he doesn’t need to be second-choice within the remaining yr of his contract.
Liverpool know they should offload one left-back this summer time as three shouldn’t be maintainable with Slot favouring a smaller squad and the necessity to liberate non-homegrown spots.
Robertson or Tsimikas to depart?
Liverpool would seemingly desire to maintain Robertson over Tsimikas this summer time, taking advantage of the 31-year-old’s expertise alongside 21-year-old Kerkez.
You sense there may be additionally better worth in offloading the Greek worldwide, who has two years left on his contract, and utilising Robertson within the pursuit of extra silverware.
The membership, nevertheless, you anticipate will probably be respectful of Robertson’s needs ought to he search to make an exit this summer time having served the membership loyally since his £8 million transfer in 2017.
It’s a balancing act for Richard Hughes and one that’s to increase into pre-season with Slot’s squad to report again subsequent week – by that point, although, the membership will anticipate a solution from Robertson.
