Andy Robertson has quashed claims that his Liverpool career is over despite transfer talks. The Reds have been linked with many left-backs, hinting a cloud over Robertson’s future with the club.
Robertson could not bring his A-game after sustaining an ankle ligament injury in the preseason and thus could not deliver in the first half of the season under Jurgen Klopp.
Robertson has played 27 matches in the ongoing Premier League season for Liverpool.
“I think we’ve been linked with pretty much every left-back in the world,” Scotland captain Robertson told a news conference on Wednesday ahead of the country’s Nations League playoff against Greece.
“That comes with playing with one of the greatest clubs in the world. I look back on these eight years I’ve had as the starting left-back at that club and I feel a lot of pride.
“Your time comes and I don’t think it’s my time yet but even if we do bring someone in, then so be it. I’ll always back myself.
“Sure, this season there have been a couple of moments when I haven’t covered myself in glory but some things have been taken way out of proportion.
“I think the performance levels have been there for me. I think I’ve had a relatively good season but one thing people will say about me is that I’ve been pretty consistent, so when you make a couple of mistakes, then people can talk.
“That’s the world we live in, that’s the Premier League. Everyone has eyes on you, everyone has an opinion.
“It is what it is but I’m always confident in my ability. I’ve shown that right throughout my career but especially during my time at Liverpool.”
Meanwhile, Liverpool was recently knocked out by PSG in the Champions Trophy and also suffered a Carabao Cup final loss against Newcastle United. Robertson said the international break has come at the right time for him amid club’s struggles.
“It’s part and parcel of football. It probably wasn’t one of our best weeks in football, though thankfully we’ve had plenty of good weeks this season,” Robertson said.
“For many reasons, last week wasn’t meant to be. But it’s always great to meet up with the Scotland lads, always an honour, always good to see fresh faces and take a break from a really intense time at Liverpool.
“It’s been nice, it’s made it easier to get over the disappointment.”
