Thursday 17 August 2017

PL latest : Klopp discusses Robertson exclusion

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Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool manager, has been discussing his reasoning for excluding Andy Robertson from his side in recent times.

The Scotland international secured a dream move to Anfield this summer, leaving Hull in a deal said to be worth around £10 million. Robertson had been tracked by the Reds for some time and with Klopp’s left-back options appearing to be limited, a move for Robertson was positive news for all parties.
However since then, the German boss has favoured Alberto Moreno at left-back; a player who was initially out of favour and poised for a summer exit, with the likes of Napoli and Watford keen.
Robertson is yet to even make the bench for the Reds in their two competitive matches against Watford and Hoffenheim so far respectively, prompting Klopp to explain his omission.

As quoted by the Mirror, Klopp discussed Robertson’s situation at Anfield:

“Whether he’s overly happy, I didn’t ask, but he’s in a good moment. He has developed really well so far. He’s a really good player but it’s how it is with specialist left full-backs. You either play or it’s possible you aren’t in the squad.”
“Everything is fine from my side. It’s still early. He came in late and still has to adapt to our style of play and all that stuff. Things will change during the season and I’ve told the players that.”

The former Hull man will be keen to make his debut in a Liverpool shirt in the near future.
“I was a player myself a few years ago, it’s not easy but it’s much too early to think about this. It’s a long season ahead.”
“The rule is that if you train really good and work really hard, you improve and develop, then everything will be good at the end'', he concluded. - Read Sport

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