Andy Robertson, Liverpool’s left-back, sustained an ankle injury during Scotland’s friendly match against Northern Ireland on Tuesday. This development has raised concerns regarding his fitness for Liverpool’s upcoming matches. Robertson, who recently recovered from a shoulder injury that kept him out for three months, was tackled by Trai Hume of Sunderland, which led to him leaving the field in discomfort.
Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool’s manager, will be closely monitoring Robertson’s condition as the team prepares to face Brighton & Hove Albion on March 31. Should Robertson require time off to recuperate, Klopp may look to Kostas Tsimikas or Joe Gomez as potential replacements.
Meanwhile, centre-back Ibrahima Konate, who recently dealt with a minor injury concern, started for France against Chile after missing their previous match. Darwin Nunez, who was recovering from an injury before the international break, did not join the Uruguay squad but is anticipated to make a return soon.
There’s also hope for midfielder Curtis Jones to be fit for the Brighton match, while Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Jota may need additional time to recover. Nonetheless, Klopp remains optimistic about their eventual return in the upcoming weeks.
Although Robertson’s injury adds to Liverpool’s existing worries, Klopp will assess the situation thoroughly and make any necessary adjustments to ensure the team maintains its competitive edge.