Liverpool\u2019s vice-captain has given a brutally honest verdict following the club\u2019s fourth consecutive Premier League defeat, admitting the team were \u201ca yard off it\u201d in every area during the 3-2 loss to Brentford.<\/p>\n
Speaking to ALL RED Video after the match, Andy Robertson conceded that Liverpool \u201cdidn\u2019t do enough\u201d either in or out of possession and that they \u201cnever got a grip on the game.\u201d<\/p>\n
Robertson: Liverpool lacked fight in Brentford defeat<\/p>\n
Now in his ninth season at Anfield, the Scottish defender said:<\/p>\n
> \u201cYou can\u2019t come to Brentford and just expect to play them off the park. They\u2019re always up for the battle, aggressive on set pieces, and sharp to every second ball. It felt like we were just a yard short.\u201d<\/p>\n
Robertson also pointed out that conceding yet another goal from a long throw \u201cplayed right into their hands\u201d and forced Liverpool to chase the game too early.<\/p>\n
Manager Arne Slot echoed those frustrations, admitting that opponents have identified how to exploit Liverpool\u2019s weaknesses at set pieces. Brentford\u2019s opener\u2014Dango Ouattara\u2019s strike from a flick-on\u2014was yet another example of that problem.<\/p>\n
According to Opta Analyst, the Reds have now conceded first in six straight games, their worst streak since 2021.<\/p>\n
Robertson continued:<\/p>\n
> \u201cWe didn\u2019t play our game at all. If we think we can just turn up and control things, we\u2019re in serious trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n
He concluded with a rallying message:<\/p>\n
> \u201cIt\u2019s hard work that brings better days. The fans follow us everywhere, and the only way to repay them is to work even harder.\u201d<\/p>\n
Why Robertson should start ahead of Kerkez<\/p>\n
Although Milos Kerkez netted his first goal for the club, Robertson\u2019s defensive awareness and leadership stand on a different level. In difficult away fixtures like this, his experience is invaluable.<\/p>\n
Liverpool\u2019s new signings may add freshness, but Robertson\u2019s energy, mentality, and impact\u2014especially on set pieces, as seen against Eintracht Frankfurt\u2014are crucial to regaining stability.<\/p>\n
For now, his message sums it up perfectly: Liverpool can\u2019t just play \u2014 they have to fight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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