Andy Robertson appears to have doubts about Arne Slot\u2019s plans for him.<\/p>\n
During the summer window, there were strong rumours that Robertson could leave for a move abroad. In the end, it was Kostas Tsimikas (29) who departed on loan to Roma, with Liverpool choosing to keep faith in Robertson and Milos Kerkez for the 2025\/26 campaign\u00a0 \u00a0a decision that hasn\u2019t yet produced consistent results.<\/p>\n
With Robertson playing just 117 Premier League minutes so far, fresh links to Atletico Madrid and other European clubs were always likely. According to Football Insider\u2019s O\u2019Rourke, Liverpool are still negotiating new contracts for Robertson and Ibrahima Konate, but progress has been slow. The Scotland captain is reportedly \u201cuncertain whether he fits into Slot\u2019s long-term vision,\u201d a situation that could encourage interest from Madrid.<\/p>\n
As things stand, Liverpool face a simple decision: either back Robertson or give full responsibility to Kerkez down the left. The current setup isn\u2019t offering defensive solidity or attacking creativity, as Kerkez struggles to adapt to an unfamiliar role.<\/p>\n
Tactically, Liverpool should lean into their attacking strengths. They may not be capable of building the Premier League\u2019s best defence\u2014especially against a side like Arsenal\u2014but they have the tools to dominate offensively if players like Kerkez are allowed to play naturally.<\/p>\n
That could mean Ryan Gravenberch dropping deeper to form a back three. And if that tactical shift ultimately pushes Robertson toward a summer exit to Atletico Madrid, it may be a painful but necessary outcome for the Reds\u2019 evolution.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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