Slot gives Robertson transfer answer after Bournemouth

Liverpool have been left with a recent Andy Robertson speaking level after the 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth, as a result of Arne Slot was requested instantly in regards to the vice-captain’s future and refused to interact publicly.

That issues as a result of Robertson’s involvement got here in the course of a chaotic afternoon, and the Tottenham noise isn’t going away.

Slot’s reply was as blunt because it was predictable.

“What do you assume my reply goes to be? Have I ever mentioned something about transfers in entrance of those microphones?” he mentioned.

“My reply is all the time the identical and it’s fairly boring to all the time give the identical reply… we don’t discuss transfers in public.”

Robertson switch query and Slot’s “boring” reply

Slot’s line doesn’t verify something both approach.

But it surely does underline that Liverpool are usually not going to assuage nerves with briefings or tender hints, even when the scenario is clearly dwell.

That’s vital context when Robertson is being linked with Spurs and, individually, has already acknowledged he needs to maintain taking part in common soccer.

And the reporting from David Ornstein that Tottenham are engaged on a deal is why so many supporters have an interest within the Scot’s future for the time being.

Robertson’s Bournemouth cameo exhibits he nonetheless has worth to Liverpool

The factor that will get misplaced within the switch chatter is that Robertson nonetheless appears to be like like a helpful possibility after we want him.

He got here on at half-time for Milos Kerkez on the Vitality Stadium and, whereas the outcome went in opposition to us, Robertson’s personal contribution was tidy.

Listed below are his key numbers from Bournemouth v Liverpool (by way of SofaScore):

Metric
Robertson (45 minutes)

Touches
35

Correct passes
22/28 (79%)

Key passes
1

Tackles (received)
1 (0)

Recoveries
1

Floor duels (received)
1 (1)

Anticipated assists (xA)
0.06

Possession misplaced
7

It’s hardly the profile of a participant who can’t assist us, particularly in a season the place squad availability has repeatedly dictated choice.

And that’s the reason the concept of Robertson slipping away with out readability feels so jarring, even when the supervisor refuses to debate it.

Slot wouldn’t deal with Robertson’s future after Bournemouth, repeating that Liverpool “don’t discuss transfers in public”, however Robertson’s personal cameo underlined that he can nonetheless contribute when known as upon.

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