Frank Christian
Arne Slot has not confirmed whether Andy Robertson will remain Liverpool’s primary left-back.
As Slot takes charge of Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp’s departure, he navigates a period of transition.
The team has achieved significant success, winning 14 out of their 16 matches this season, thanks to a consistent squad without major signings during the transfer window.
However, the contract situations of key players Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Virgil van Dijk are uncertain, casting doubt on their futures at the club.
While Salah, Alexander-Arnold, and Van Dijk are likely to retain their starting positions, Robertson is facing growing competition from Kostas Tsimikas.
Tsimikas, who was signed from Olympiacos for £11.75 million in 2020, has primarily played a supporting role behind Robertson.
Notably, after Robertson played in the Carabao Cup against Brighton, Tsimikas took his place in both the Premier League match against the same team and the UEFA Champions League game against Bayer Leverkusen, indicating a possible shift in the pecking order.
“My team selections reveal my thoughts on the matter,” Slot commented to the media, keeping his intentions somewhat ambiguous.
“We have two talented left-backs and a demanding schedule. Both will require playing time. It also depends on the players’ attributes. Kostas has started a few matches. We’ll see who gets the nod on Saturday.”
Liverpool currently leads the league, just two points ahead of Manchester City, and will face Aston Villa on Saturday night following City’s match against Brighton.
