Another international break means another injury setback for Liverpool. Are there really three of these every autumn? These breaks between domestic matches are painful even at the best of times, and despite the fact that the facts may indicate otherwise, it still seems as though the Reds are unable to reassemble with their entire squad still present.
Andy Robertson, who was injured while representing Scotland, is the most recent member of Liverpool’s injury roster to succumb to an international injury. His shoulder issue could keep him out for a while. The 29-year-old is a strong man who has consistently delivered in the fitness arena, so losing him for a significant amount of action is a huge blow. Few players have been more reliable under Jurgen Klopp in all facets of their professional lives, from producing well to simply being accessible week in and week out. While some have questioned whether Robertson has outlived his prime and whether he is the best option in a modified left-back position to accommodate Trent Alexander-Arnold, he is only truly appreciated when he isn’t on the field. Without him, Liverpool loses a significant amount of talent and experience as well as some fire in their belly and a priceless winning mentality.
If Klopp chooses to replace Robertson with Kostas Tsimikas as a like-for-like replacement, the Scot’s injury gives Tsimikas a huge opportunity to prove his worth in the upcoming weeks. Although it is possible to play either young Luke Chambers or Joe Gomez there, as he has occasionally done in the past, both possibilities seem less likely.
