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Sky Sports activities pundit Jamie Carragher has criticised Andy Robertson for his latest 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 sort out from Fulham defender Issa Diop. Whereas many argued the problem warranted a crimson card, the referee and VAR determined towards taking motion. Nonetheless, issues went downhill rapidly 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 stunning 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 aim. In an try to get well, Robertson fouled Wilson simply outdoors the field, resulting in a straight crimson card for denying a transparent goalscoring alternative. Liverpool have been compelled 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 participant Arne Slot admires, to resolve the left-back challenge.
Talking on Sky Sports activities, he mentioned (quotes by way of Each day Mail):
“(Towards 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 crimson card.”
“He wants assist. Liverpool haven’t acquired any back-up and it’s one thing they should tackle 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 very good since he got here into the Premier League and is one to look at sooner or later whether or not he stays or strikes on.”
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Andy Robertson has struggled for type this season
Andy Robertson has struggled for type this season. (Picture by Alex Livesey/Getty Photographs)
This isn’t the primary time he has been sloppy this season. He gave away a careless penalty towards Southampton final month after which conceded an identical 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 in recent times, and is an enormous fan favorite on the membership. Nonetheless, his latest performances have followers questioning if it’s time for the membership to spend money on a long-term substitute for the Scot.
Kerkez will not be the one participant being linked with a transfer. A excessive profile identify that has been tipped to be a long-term substitute for Robertson is Alphonso Davies.
