Liverpool have been urged to hand some well-earned rest to star full-back Andy Robertson by former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor.
Robertson has endured a patchy form of late early on this new season for Liverpool with his deputy in the left-back role Kostas Tsimikas stepping up when first-team action has come his way.
The Greek international, who failed to cement a berth on the team sheet at Anfield in his debut campaign last season, has been handed regular minutes on the pitch this time around by Jurgen Klopp.
Tsimikas has proven to be efficient on both the attacking and defensive fronts in his limited time as a starter for the Merseyside giants with Robertson yet to hit the ground running in a consistent manner.
Speaking to Football Insider, ex-Villa man Agbonlahor has called for Klopp to rotate his squad and rest Roberton with Tsimikas in line to earn extended first-team football and provide cover for the former.
“I wouldn’t drop Robertson.”
“He’s got major credit in the bank, he’s been outstanding for that football club.
“Sometimes, it’s squad rotation. If you see somebody is having a hard time, like Robertson, then maybe you can bring in Tsimikas. It doesn’t have to be dropped, he can just be rested.
“I’ve got no problem with Robertson having a game off and a little breather because Tsimikas can do a job as well.”
