Sky Sports activities pundit Jamie Carragher has criticised Andy Robertson for his current performances after his errors resulted within the Reds dropping two factors to Fulham on Saturday.
The difficulty started early for Robertson when he discovered himself on the receiving finish of a rash deal with from Fulham defender Issa Diop. Whereas many argued the problem warranted a purple card, the referee and VAR determined towards taking motion. Nevertheless, issues went downhill shortly for the Liverpool defender.
Not lengthy after the missed name, Robertson’s poor defensive positioning allowed Andreas Pereira to open the scoring for Fulham, giving the guests a shocking lead at Anfield.
The nightmare continued simply six minutes later when a heavy contact from Robertson gifted the ball to Fulham’s Harry Wilson, who broke free on objective. In an try to get better, Robertson fouled Wilson simply exterior the field, resulting in a straight purple card for denying a transparent goalscoring alternative. Liverpool had been pressured to play with 10 males for the rest of the sport.
Gakpo equalised early within the second half however Muniz restored Fulham’s lead within the 76th minute. With time operating out, it seemed just like the Reds will endure their 2nd residence defeat of the season, however Diogo Jota got here off the bench to rescue some extent for the Reds within the dying minutes of the sport.
Jamie Carragher urges Liverpool to signal Milos Kerkez
After his newest efficiency, membership legend Jamie Carragher has known as on the membership to signal one other left-back, urging the membership to signal Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, a player Arne Slot admires, to resolve the left-back situation.
Talking on Sky Sports activities, he mentioned (quotes through Daily Mail):
“(In opposition to Fulham) He doesn’t appear to be he’s operating again absolutely, he’s had a whack (earlier within the half) then gingerly goes to regulate the ball earlier than getting a purple card.”
“He wants assist. Liverpool haven’t obtained any back-up and it’s one thing they should handle in January.”
‘(Milos) Kerkez has been a revelation at Bournemouth. The technical director who introduced him to Bournemouth (Richard Hughes) is now the sporting director at Liverpool.”
“Kerkez appears to be like like a full again and he’s aggressive. He’s been excellent since he got here into the Premier League and is one to observe sooner or later whether or not he stays or strikes on.”
Andy Robertson has struggled for type this season
This isn’t the primary time he has been sloppy this season. He gave away a slipshod penalty towards Southampton final month after which conceded the same penalty towards Actual Madrid. Fortunately for him, Kelleher saved each the penalties to avoid wasting him embarrassment.
Robertson has been an integral a part of Liverpool’s success lately, and is a giant fan favorite on the membership. Nevertheless, his current performances have followers questioning if it’s time for the membership to spend money on a long-term substitute for the Scot.
Kerkez shouldn’t be the one participant being linked with a transfer. A excessive profile identify that has been tipped to be a long-term replacement for Robertson is Alphonso Davies.
