Tsimikas Slated For Liverpool Return: “Too Many Mistakes”

Kostas Tsimikas is anticipated to return to Liverpool after his season-long mortgage at AS Roma, with the Italian membership claimed to be unimpressed after “too many errors.”

Tsimikas joined Roma on mortgage after it turned clear he was third-choice left-back beneath Arne Slot, who introduced in Milos Kerkez over the summer time.

Whereas the jury is out over Liverpool’s new long-term answer to the place, with Slot reverting to Andy Robertson in current video games, the membership should still welcome Tsimikas again in the summertime.

That comes with Roma reportedly not satisfied by the Greek, with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini already turning to different choices.

Why Roma aren’t anticipated to maintain Kostas Tsimikas

Soccer Italia explains that there have been “too many errors” and “some nameless performances” which have seen Gasperini shift right-back Wesley to the left following long-term sickness for Angelino.

Tsimikas had been thought of competitors for Angelino as Roma’s left wing-back, however as a substitute he has began solely three of eight video games in his absence and been subbed off in every of these.

He has began solely one of many final 5 video games in Serie A and that noticed him introduced off at half-time in a 1-0 win over Sassuolo.

It’s claimed that Roma have “completely no regrets” over a straight mortgage deal for Tsimikas, as a substitute of agreeing a obligation-to-buy clause with Liverpool.

Tuttomercatoweb‘s Andrea Losapio writes that “his continued tenure appears unlikely until there’s a transparent turnaround within the coming weeks,” although it’s unlikely that the mortgage can be terminated in January.

Roma are already concentrating on one other left-back in Pisa’s Samuele Angori, who is anticipated to maneuver in the summertime somewhat than mid-season.

The place Tsimikas would stand if he returns to Liverpool

If Tsimikas have been to rejoin Liverpool in the summertime he might achieve this at a pivotal juncture, with Robertson but to agree an extension to his contract.

The vice-captain’s deal can be up on the finish of the marketing campaign and he spoke candidly earlier this month over the potential for leaving after 9 years.

“No matter occurs will occur behind closed doorways, I’m relaxed about the entire state of affairs,” Robertson advised reporters after the 3-0 loss to Man Metropolis.

“Whether it is my final yr, then it’s my final yr. If it’s not, then so be it.

“I had a little bit of a traumatic summer time when it comes to selections. I’ve stated to myself, ‘simply attempt to benefit from the subsequent few months’ after which, clearly it is going to begin in all probability taking on my life.”

If Robertson have been to go away, for no matter cause, Liverpool might look to Tsimikas – who may have 12 months left as of the summer time – as skilled cowl for Kerkez.

That, in fact, additionally hinges on Kerkez settling as a dependable starter for the Premier League champions, with comprehensible considerations over his begin to life at Anfield.