Arne Slot has provided an update regarding an injury concern involving one of Liverpool’s players after their 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux. Toward the end of the match, Andy Robertson had to leave the field limping, with Joe Gomez taking his place following a tough challenge from Carlos Forbs, who received a yellow card for the tackle.
After the game, Slot, Liverpool’s head coach, clarified Robertson’s situation, indicating that the Scotland captain had suffered a minor injury. However, it doesn’t seem serious enough to keep him out of upcoming matches.
Slot remarked: “I don’t expect this to be a big issue, although you never know. I think he just took a knock. Towards the end of the game, he might have been a bit fatigued, as Forbs made it quite challenging for him. Robertson received a bit of a knock, but I’m anticipating he’ll be back in training on Monday. We’ll have to see.”
The tackle from Forbs appeared to hit the back of Robertson’s ankle, and he showed signs of discomfort as he exited the pitch. Fortunately, it doesn’t seem to be a significant problem. With Liverpool’s next match against Bologna in the Champions League just four days away, Slot is hopeful that the injury won’t hinder Robertson’s participation in that important game.
This injury concern isn’t the first for Liverpool’s left-backs lately. Kostas Tsimikas was seen with an ice pack on his knee after the victory over West Ham, which raised worries about his fitness. However, the Greek international was included in the squad for this match, suggesting any issues were minor and resolved. Fans will be eager for Robertson to recover quickly for the upcoming clash with Bologna at Anfield.
In summary, while Robertson’s injury appeared worrisome initially, the club’s staff remain optimistic that he won’t be sidelined for long. With the Champions League match approaching, Slot is counting on both Robertson and Tsimikas to be fully fit and ready to support Liverpool in Europe. The medical team will keep monitoring the situation, but it seems the injury isn’t as serious as first thought.
