Liverpool have been hit by a huge injury setback as left-back Andy Robertson dislocated his shoulder while on international duty with Scotland.
Robertson has been a constant presence in Liverpool’s Premier League matches this season, but his injury could keep him out for an extended period.
The 29-year-old, who captained Scotland in their Euro 2024 qualifier against Spain, had to leave the match before halftime due to a shoulder dislocation, as reported by James Pearce of The Athletic.
Scotland’s head coach, Steve Clarke, has confirmed that the £35 million-valued player will return to Liverpool for a full assessment.
This news is a big setback for the Premier League club, which has important upcoming fixtures in the top flight.
Andy Robertson dislocated his shoulder against Spain.
He will fly home and undergo a scan on Friday. #LFC https://t.co/eudiWUVg19https://t.co/eudiWUVg19— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) October 12, 2023
Liverpool made an excellent start to the Premier League season, amassing 16 points from 6 games, only to experience an unfortunate loss to Tottenham Hotspur, where they had a clear goal denied.
In their next match, they secured a 2-2 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion, although they are just 3 points behind the league leaders, Tottenham.
The team’s next four league games are against Everton, Nottingham Forest, Luton Town, and Brentford, with three of these matches taking place at Anfield.
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On paper, these fixtures should result in comfortable wins for Jurgen Klopp’s team.
However, the potential unavailability of Robertson is a cause for concern among fans, particularly as Kostas Tsimikas has displayed a tendency to make errors, as seen in the match against Leicester City last month.
Rival players might view the Greek defender as a weak line in Liverpool’s defence. The team has often conceded goals in most of their matches, and they face a considerable challenge in the absence of Robertson.
The Scottish ace has been crucial in making key tackles and clearances in the box during the current season, often saving the team from difficult situations.
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The Reds have recently had to cope with injuries to Cody Gakpo, Thiago Alcantara, and Stefan Bajcetic when facing Brighton.
While these three players could potentially return after the international break, another injury setback is a cause for concern for the manager. He will likely address the situation in his pre-match press conference before the Merseyside derby.
