Liverpool have been left with a recent Andy Robertson speaking level after the 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth, as a result of Arne Slot was requested instantly in regards to the vice-captain’s future and refused to have interaction publicly.
That issues as a result of Robertson’s involvement got here in the course of a chaotic afternoon, and the Tottenham noise isn’t going away.
Slot’s reply was as blunt because it was predictable.
“What do you suppose my reply goes to be? Have I ever stated something about transfers in entrance of those microphones?” he stated.
“My reply is at all times the identical and it’s fairly boring to at all times give the identical reply… we don’t discuss transfers in public.”
Robertson switch query and Slot’s “boring” reply
Slot’s line doesn’t verify something both means.
But it surely does underline that Liverpool aren’t going to appease nerves with briefings or smooth hints, even when the state of affairs is clearly reside.
That’s necessary context when Robertson is being linked with Spurs and, individually, has already acknowledged he desires to maintain taking part in common soccer.
And the reporting from David Ornstein that Tottenham are engaged on a deal is why so many supporters have an interest within the Scot’s future in the intervening time.
Robertson’s Bournemouth cameo reveals he nonetheless has worth to Liverpool
The factor that will get misplaced within the switch chatter is that Robertson nonetheless seems to be like a helpful choice once we want him.
He got here on at half-time for Milos Kerkez on the Vitality Stadium and, whereas the outcome went in opposition to us, Robertson’s personal contribution was tidy.
Listed here are his key numbers from Bournemouth v Liverpool (by way of SofaScore):
Metric
Robertson (45 minutes)
Touches
35
Correct passes
22/28 (79%)
Key passes
1
Tackles (received)
1 (0)
Recoveries
1
Floor duels (received)
1 (1)
Anticipated assists (xA)
0.06
Possession misplaced
7
It’s hardly the profile of a participant who can’t assist us, particularly in a season the place squad availability has repeatedly dictated choice.
And that’s the reason the thought of Robertson slipping away with out readability feels so jarring, even when the supervisor refuses to debate it.
Slot wouldn’t tackle Robertson’s future after Bournemouth, repeating that Liverpool “don’t discuss transfers in public”, however Robertson’s personal cameo underlined that he can nonetheless contribute when referred to as upon.
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