BREAKING NEWS: live from Anfield, Arne Slot has given an update on Andy Robertson’s injury. O
Arne Slot has given an update on an injury concern regarding one of Liverpool’s players after their 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux this evening. Near the end of the match, Andy Robertson was forced to limp off the pitch, replaced by Joe Gomez, following a tough challenge from Carlos Forbs, which earned the Wolves player a yellow card.
Following the match, Slot, the Liverpool head coach, provided some clarity on Robertson’s condition, stating that the Scotland captain had sustained a minor knock. However, it wasn’t serious enough to suggest that Robertson would miss any upcoming fixtures.
Slot commented (via liverpoolfc.com): “I don’t expect this to be a big issue, although you never know. I think he just took a knock. Towards the end of the game, perhaps he was a bit fatigued as well, because the player who came in – Forbs, who I know from the Dutch league – made it a real battle for him. Robertson took a bit of a knock, but I’m expecting him to be back in training on Monday. But we’ll wait and see.”
The challenge from Forbs appeared to target the back of Robertson’s ankle, and the Liverpool left-back seemed to be in some discomfort as he left the pitch. Fortunately, it doesn’t seem to be anything too serious. With just a four-day gap until Liverpool’s next match against Bologna in the Champions League, Slot will be hoping that the injury is nothing that could prevent Robertson from featuring in that crucial game.
This injury scare isn’t the first for Liverpool’s left-backs in recent days. Kostas Tsimikas was seen with an ice pack on his knee after the win against West Ham on Wednesday, raising concerns about his fitness. However, the Greek international was included in the matchday squad this evening, indicating that any injury issues were minor and had been resolved. Fans will be hoping that Robertson can recover just as quickly and be available for the visit of Bologna to Anfield.
In conclusion, while Robertson’s injury looked concerning at first, the club’s staff are optimistic that it won’t sideline the player for long. With the Champions League match approaching, Slot will be hoping that both Robertson and Tsimikas are fully fit and ready to contribute to Liverpool’s efforts on the European stage. The club’s medical team will continue to monitor the situation, but for now, it appears that the knock isn’t as severe as initially feared.
