Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson will be absent from the team’s pre-season games in America due to an injury sustained during the European Championship. The 30-year-old, who played every minute of Scotland’s Euro matches, will undergo rehabilitation work to recover. This explains why young player Luke Chambers’ loan move to Wigan has been delayed, as he is needed as cover at left-back for the team’s American tour. Liverpool’s squad also includes left-back options Owen Beck and Kostas Tsimikas.
Head coach Arne Slot provided an update on Robertson’s condition, stating that he is not yet fully fit but is expected to be back after the tour or shortly after. The specific details of the injury were not disclosed, referred to only as a “medical issue.” Robertson missed 26 games last season due to various injuries, prompting speculation about Liverpool’s interest in signing a new left-back, such as Wolves’ Rayan Ait-Nouri.
In other news, Slot confirmed that three international players will rejoin the squad during their time in America, with one player arriving on Thursday. The return of these players will strengthen Liverpool’s squad as they continue their pre-season preparations.