Robertson issues stern message to Liverpool teammates following Brentford loss
Liverpool’s vice-captain has given a brutally honest verdict following the club’s fourth consecutive Premier League defeat, admitting the team were “a yard off it” in every area during the 3-2 loss to Brentford.
Speaking to ALL RED Video after the match, Andy Robertson conceded that Liverpool “didn’t do enough” either in or out of possession and that they “never got a grip on the game.”
Robertson: Liverpool lacked fight in Brentford defeat
Now in his ninth season at Anfield, the Scottish defender said:
> “You can’t come to Brentford and just expect to play them off the park. They’re always up for the battle, aggressive on set pieces, and sharp to every second ball. It felt like we were just a yard short.”
Robertson also pointed out that conceding yet another goal from a long throw “played right into their hands” and forced Liverpool to chase the game too early.
Manager Arne Slot echoed those frustrations, admitting that opponents have identified how to exploit Liverpool’s weaknesses at set pieces. Brentford’s opener—Dango Ouattara’s strike from a flick-on—was yet another example of that problem.
According to Opta Analyst, the Reds have now conceded first in six straight games, their worst streak since 2021.
Robertson continued:
> “We didn’t play our game at all. If we think we can just turn up and control things, we’re in serious trouble.”
He concluded with a rallying message:
> “It’s hard work that brings better days. The fans follow us everywhere, and the only way to repay them is to work even harder.”
Why Robertson should start ahead of Kerkez
Although Milos Kerkez netted his first goal for the club, Robertson’s defensive awareness and leadership stand on a different level. In difficult away fixtures like this, his experience is invaluable.
Liverpool’s new signings may add freshness, but Robertson’s energy, mentality, and impact—especially on set pieces, as seen against Eintracht Frankfurt—are crucial to regaining stability.
For now, his message sums it up perfectly: Liverpool can’t just play — they have to fight.
