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title: "Liverpool: James Pearce hints at Kostas Tsimikas start against Arsenal"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-03-13T12:05:51Z"
modified: "2022-03-13T12:05:51Z"
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# Liverpool: James Pearce hints at Kostas Tsimikas start against Arsenal

**Liverpool left-back Kostas Tsimikas could potentially earn some playing time for the Reds in midweek, according to James Pearce.**

### The Lowdown: Tsimikas enjoying solid season

The Greek defender arrived at Anfield in the summer of 2020, and while his first season was [largely forgettable](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/301455/History/Konstantinos-Tsimikas), he has been an important squad player this time around.

Tsimikas has made [19 appearances](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/301455/Show/Konstantinos-Tsimikas) in all competitions in the current campaign, including seven Premier League starts, proving to be a strong understudy to Andy Robertson, who has [described](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/andy-robertson-kostas-tsimikas-liverpool-25705060) his positional peer as a ‘lively’ character.

With matches coming thick and fast for Liverpool, the 25-year-old could take to the field again in the near future.

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### The Latest: Pearce expects to see Tsimikas this week

That’s certainly the opinion of Pearce, who stated in a Q&A for [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3172926/2022/03/11/liverpool-score-brighton-lfc-reds-2/) prior to Saturday’s win over Brighton that he expects Tsimikas to earn playing time against either Arsenal in the league in midweek or Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup quarter-final next Sunday

When asked about the possibility of the Greek left-back featuring, the journalist replied: “I’m sure Kostas will get some game time in the coming week with Brighton, Arsenal and then Forest all away. Rotation going to be key to maintain momentum.”

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### The Verdict: Surely Robertson starts?

In truth, it would be a huge surprise if Tsimikas started over Robertson on Wednesday night in what is a massive game in the title race at the Emirates Stadium.

The Scot remains clearly Liverpool’s first-choice left-back – he has [started 21 league matches](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/115726/Show/Andrew-Robertson) this season – and Jurgen Klopp will need his strongest possible team up against an in-form Arsenal outfit.

It makes perfect sense for Tsimikas to slot in against Forest, though, allowing Robertson a much-needed breather and the Greek another opportunity to prove his worth in a domestic cup tie.

***In other news, one Liverpool player could reportedly be offered a new deal. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/liverpool-fc-news/liverpool-naby-keita-could-be-handed-new-reds-deal/).***