What Liverpool should do with Andy Robertson after surprise Tottenham offer

It makes footballing sense for Arne Slot to want to keep Liverpool’s long-serving left-back until the end of the season but the Scotland skipper’s dedication and commitment has earned him the right to make the choice

Andy Robertson’s interview in the immediate aftermath of Scotland’s incredibly dramatic qualification for World Cup 2026 was one that will never be forgotten. Almost unbearably poignant, emotional and honest, it was the most wonderful, heart-breaking tribute to Diogo Jota, his mate.

It also told you a lot about Andy Robertson. Honest, straightforward, loyal. It confirmed what you always suspected when judging from afar and without any insight into the man. Hard as nails, with a big heart.

In his own way, a class act. A class act at a classy club. And that is why, whatever happens in the remaining few days of the transfer window, there will be no negative repercussions.

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His eight and a half years service to the club should give him more privilege than most who are still under contract. If Robertson, who turns 32 in March, sees a move to Spurs as a fantastic opportunity for him and his family at this late stage of his career and if he is worried the switch will not be available in the summer, then you can be certain Liverpool’s hierarchy will be sympathetic to his feelings.

And, of course, they will be getting a fee for a player who can walk away for nothing at the end of the season. Robertson will captain his country at the World Cup and will want to be in the best possible shape for that challenge.

And the truth is that Arne Slot is clearly happy with the progress of Milos Kerkez and the chances of Robertson starting Premier League games when the Hungarian is fit are getting slimmer. Robertson has started only four times in the Premier League this season.

So, there are compelling reasons why Robertson might want to move to London right now. But there is also a compelling reason why Liverpool and Arne Slot might want him to stay.

In a season when their Premier League title defence imploded, there are still major trophies up for grabs and a Champions League slot to be secured. Now, the latter should be achievable without Robertson, but Slot will need as many key personnel available to him for a Champions League tilt and an FA Cup run.

Some observers would probably still rate Robertson ahead of Kerkez but whatever your take on that, one thing is certain. He is a proven winner. He is a proven big-game player. He has invaluable experience. He is a leader.

So that you can have those attributes at your disposal for the final few months of a season that could still bring significant silverware, it is worth forfeiting whatever transfer fee you can get for a player who is out of contract this summer.

And there you have it. From a footballing point of view, it makes little sense for Liverpool to let Robertson leave at this moment. But for what he has done for the football club and for how he has conducted himself, the choice should be his.

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