With football becoming more overcrowded every year, Scotland defender Andy Robertson, now 30, has seen an increasing number of games where his performances have dipped day after day, and he has been easily overtaken by his markers and conceded goals.
Nevertheless, he remains an indispensable player and has not lost his regular place to Greek defender Kostas Tsimikas, who has increased his number of first-team appearances. He is also challenging new ground, playing as a centre-back in a recent match.
The former Hull City defender, who is approaching veteran status, says a lot has changed under Arne Slot, who is now in charge of Liverpool this season, but he is positive about the attention he is receiving, for better or worse.
“I think a lot has changed [under Slot],”
“The position we have to play, the things we have to do in games, the different positions that we have to pick up.”
“But I’ve enjoyed it under the new manager. A lot has probably been spoke about me this season which is something that I maybe haven’t quite experienced in my time here. It’s in one way pleasing because I’ve had seven years of kinda going under the radar.”
“Now this season there’s been a bit more spotlight on me and things like that.”
“It’s part and parcel of football. I’ve seen it happen to players before. It will happen in the future, and obviously it’s my turn this now.”
“I just need to keep my head down. I need to keep working hard. The manager is helping us all the time and I believe that I’m in a good moment just now, which maybe isn’t getting any recognition.”
“Sometimes when you make one mistake people jump on it and you just have to try and prove them wrong.”
“I’m still trying to be better, but in games I’m taking confidence from things, the Ipswich game was good for me, and hopefully I can continue that.”
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