Due to injuries experienced by Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas, the squad is now experiencing a scarcity at the left-back position. Tsimikas, in particular, suffered a severe collarbone injury against Arsenal, which resulted in a vacancy in the lineup (Premier Injuries).
It has been reported by Graeme Bailey of footballwave that Liverpool is considering the possibility of acquiring Antonee Robinson from Fulham in the coming month in order to address their worries regarding their left-back position. Robinson’s recent outstanding performance at Anfield demonstrated his capabilities and made a huge contribution to Fulham’s admirable performance against Liverpool.
Not only did the 26-year-old do exceptionally well in that specific encounter, winning seven duels and making four effective tackles, but he also contributed to the goal scored by Harry Wilson during Fulham’s 4-3 loss to Liverpool earlier this month. The astounding number of thirteen interceptions that he made was the highlight of his defensive play.
The superb defensive statistics that Robinson possesses rank him in the top one percent of players in comparable positions across Europe’s major leagues over the course of the last the year. Furthermore, he is ranked among the top twenty percent of players in terms of successful take-ons (1.3), aerial duels won (1.32), and progressive carries (3.06) per game during the FBref.
Liverpool acknowledges the requirement of strengthening their left-back position in the forthcoming January transfer window. This is despite the fact that Joe Gomez has displayed great performances at left-back against Burnley and that young talents like as Luke Chambers and Calum Scanlon have been included in the first squad this season.
Given that Robinson has previously made a great impression against Liverpool and has left a lasting mark on Klopp at the beginning of December, it would appear that Robinson is the object of Liverpool’s attention.
