Andy Robertson of Liverpool was forced to withdraw in the first half of a recent match versus Spain due to an injury. Scotland manager Steve Clarke disclosed to the press in a post-match interview that the 29-year-old left-back will return to Anfield after suffering the aforementioned injury.Scotland entered their meeting against La Roja topping their Euro 2024 qualifying group with five wins in five games.
The European heavyweights needed a single point from the game to guarantee their position in the 2018 UEFA competition, but they lost 2-0.Following the game, the 60-year-old Scottish manager revealed that Andy Robertson will not play in his team’s upcoming friendly against France, instead returning to Liverpool. Clarke stated (via Evening Standard)
The Scotland skipper was injured after the Spaniard landed awkwardly on him during a tussle with rival goalkeeper Unai Simon. Because he was unable to continue following the incident, the Liverpool defender was replaced in the 44th minute by Nathan Patterson.The English giants’ injury difficulties are exacerbated by a setback to their preferred left-back. Jurgen Klopp is already without four players owing to injuries: Cody Gakpo, Thiago Alcantara, Stefan Bajcetic, and Conor Bradleydue.
Andy Robertson has played every minute of Liverpool’s current Premier League campaign, so his injury might be a significant setback for the Reds. While the presence of deputy left-back Kostas Tsimikas provides some comfort to Merseyside fans,In terms of quality, he has yet to match Robertson’s level.The Scotland international will now return to Anfield to have his injury evaluated.
