Distinguished pundit and former Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor believes Liverpool may drop Andrew Robertson for his or her Premier League conflict in opposition to Everton.
The Reds will journey to Goodison Park for a highly-anticipated Merseyside derby on Saturday, September 3. Jurgen Klopp’s aspect will enter the competition on the again of successive wins after thrashing AFC Bournemouth 9-0 and edging Newcastle United 2-1.
Robertson began each matches, however was changed by back-up left-back Kostas Tsimikas on each events. Whereas the 28-year-old hasn’t been poor per se, Tsimikas has definitely made his presence felt. He notched up two assists in opposition to Bournemouth and helped the Reds see out the win in opposition to Newcastle.
Agbonlahor believes Robertson is prone to stay Liverpool’s first-choice on the left aspect of the protection. Nevertheless, he feels the Scot, who has began all of their official matches up to now this season, requires a break and informed Soccer Insider:
“You by no means know. Klopp will assume to himself, ‘In case you’re not performing otherwise you’re wanting drained or regardless of the causes are you may be introduced off.’”
Agbonlahor went on to laud Tsimikas, saying:
“Tsimikas is an efficient participant, he’ll most likely have a look at beginning him and resting Robertson. He may give Tsimikas an opportunity. That’s why you may have a squad of gamers, so you should use everybody.”
The Englishman concluded:
“I don’t assume it is going to be an issue for Robertson however he may want taking out of the aspect for one recreation.”
Tsimikas has performed solely 37 instances throughout all competitions for the Reds since arriving from Olympiacos in 2020, recording eight assists. The Greek defender performed a key function of their FA Cup and EFL Cup triumphs final season.
Robertson, in the meantime, has been a staple presence in Klopp’s enjoying XI over the past 5 a years. He loved one among his best particular person campaigns throughout the 2021-22 season, laying out 15 assists and scoring thrice in 47 matches.
Liverpool maintain the higher hand over struggling Everton
Whereas Liverpool’s begin to the 2022-23 Premier League marketing campaign has been middling, they lastly appear to be constructing some momentum. The Reds would be the clear favorites to defeat Everton, who’re winless in 5 matches, and are seventeenth within the standings.
Frank Lampard’s aspect have scored simply 4 objectives and drawn every of their final three matches forward of their match in opposition to their metropolis rivals. The Toffees have additionally overwhelmed Liverpool simply twice within the league over the past 12 years, although a type of wins got here in 2020.
The final time the 2 groups met at Goodison Park, the Reds received 4-1 due to objectives from Mohamed Salah (2), Jordan Henderson and Diogo Jota. Demarai Grey scored a comfort for Everton.
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