Andy Robertson capped his second start in a row with a brilliant goal as Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 3-1, with Arne Slot then asked if his left-back could still stay.
Robertson has started three of Liverpool’s four games since announcing he would be leaving the club on the expiry of his contract this summer.
It is a surprise shift from Slot who had started the Scot in only 15 of the previous 49 in all competitions (30.6%), with it clear his vice-captain still has plenty to offer.
That was no less evident on Saturday as Robertson scored the second of the afternoon on the way to a 3-1 victory which pushed Liverpool up to fourth.
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Arne Slot's reaction to Liverpool's 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace.
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In his post-match interview with beIN Sports, Slot was asked whether there could be a change of plans with the No. 26 staying for next season – and he seemingly left the door open for a U-turn.
“I don’t think it’s the moment to talk about that,” he began.
“I think it’s the moment to talk about how important his goal was and how important the win for the team was.
“The fans appreciate him a lot and he appreciates the club and the fans a lot as well.
“Let’s see what the future brings, but this moment in time should be all about his goal, because he doesn’t score that many of them!”
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - Saturday, April 25, 2026: Liverpool's Andy Robertson celebrates after scoring the second goal during the FA Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Crystal Palace FC at Anfield. (Photo by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Robertson is already attracting widespread interest ahead of a proposed free transfer, with Tottenham widely reported to have agreed terms over a deal for if they avoid relegation.
But there is still a sense that the 32-year-old has more to offer at Liverpool, not least with Milos Kerkez yet to show he is completely ready to take over as first choice.
While it has been a solid campaign from the Hungarian, who is 10 years Robertson’s junior, he has only contributed two goals and two assists in 44 games following his £40 million move from Bournemouth.
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With Liverpool having established himself as one of the Premier League‘s best-ever creators with 60 assists – the second-most of any defender in the competition’s history – it is a difficult adjustment to make.
The likelihood remains that Robertson will in fact leave Anfield with his final game coming against Brentford on May 25.
Slot’s response was far from emphatic, however, and it would be no surprise if he was hoping to convince one of his leaders to sign a new deal and stay for at least one more season.