Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson has been forced to pull out of Scotland’s upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers due to an ankle injury, as reported by the Daily Record.
James Pearce, who reports on the club for The Athletic, added on Twitter (via @JamesPearceLFC) that the 25-year-old is doubtful for the Reds’ next game against Crystal Palace on November 23rd.
Andy Robertson out of Scotland’s games due to an ankle injury. Similar problem to Mo Salah. Robertson regarded as a doubt for #LFC trip to Crystal Palace a week on Saturday.
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) November 12, 2019
As per the Daily Record, Robertson admitted to playing through his ankle injury in Sunday’s 3-1 win over Manchester City, during which a challenge from Rodri worsened the knock.
The Reds left-back also revealed that he had not trained for two and a half weeks due to the ankle problem (via Daily Record), believing it best not to aggravate the injury any further given Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge and Scotland’s appearance in the Euro 2020 play-offs in March.
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Robertson has been ever-present for the Reds in the Premier League this season but did not start their most recent Champions League clash at home to Genk, instead coming off the bench for the final 16 minutes. [via TransferMarkt]
These Liverpool fans on Twitter shrugged off Pearce’s less than encouraging update, with some believing that James Milner is a capable deputy at left-back if needed:
Just under 2 weeks away guys let’s chill and not meltdown
— Legend Eski ( Matt ) (@LegendEskimoBoy) November 12, 2019
Milner can do the job against Palace if needed. We should be fine as long as he’s not out for too long.🤞
— LFC (@xMCRx13) November 12, 2019
Milner can play for Robertson and Salah. Will be fine.
— HelsBells (@HelenaHopk5) November 12, 2019
he’s gonna play lol he’s just saying this cuz he’s pulled out to make it look like he’s actually injured
— Dan (@DxnLFC_) November 12, 2019
Have no fear we have Super Milly!
— Ken Sheppard (@KenSheppard3) November 12, 2019
I reckon he’ll be ok
— Bobby Haughton (@Bobert_Haughton) November 12, 2019
How concerned are you about Robertson’s injury troubles of late? Do you think Milner is an adequate left-back replacement if needed? Comment below with your views!
