Liverpool cannot afford to sell Andy Robertson amid another injury setback within the team
While the Reds were left delighted with a thumping 6-0 win and their place in the round of 16, concerns over Frimpong lurked beneath the Anfield celebrations.
It is unclear how long the right-back will be out for, but this is now his third injury setback since his arrival over the summer.
Jeremie Frimpong injury a big setback for Liverpool
Speaking on Frimpong’s injury, Arne Slot told the media: “It’s obvious that if a player goes out like that you don’t expect him to play Saturday against Newcastle.
“It’s a muscle injury and a muscle usually has to do with overloading a player. Not always of course, because he stretched in a moment, but it is the risk.”
With the Netherlands international essentially ruled out of this weekend’s meeting with Newcastle United, Liverpool have no fit right-backs to deploy. Conor Bradley is out for the season and Joe Gomez is also side-lined, meaning Slot will likely be deploying a makeshift backline for the Magpies clash.
Liverpool’s turbulent Premier League season is already enough pressure on the team but the depletion of their defensive options is only adding to the concerns. This is exactly why they would be foolish to sell Andy Robertson to Tottenham Hotspur.
Liverpool must not sanction Andy Robertson sale
Shock news hit the headlines recently when it was revealed that Liverpool have been in talks with Tottenham over a deal for Robertson. The Scotland international’s contract expires this summer and it was reported last week that he had reached an agreement to join Spurs.
However, Liverpool simply cannot afford to go through with the sale, even if they had planned to recall Kostas Tsimikas in his place.
The Reds have been able to rely on the likes of Wataru Endo, Dominik Szoboszlai and most recently Ryan Gravenberch in makeshift defensive roles, but Robertson is a reliable defender they would needlessly be getting rid of during an injury crisis.
The Scotland captain has previously played at centre-back when called upon, which could provide further defensive cover, especially if Gomez returns from injury and is made the first choice right-back in absence of Frimpong.
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