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For the best part of eight years, Andy Robertson has been the definitive answer to one of Liverpool's previously perennial posers.

Now, though, it is the Scotland international about whom questions are being asked.

When Robertson arrived at Anfield in the summer of 2017 from Hull City, he was the latest in a long line of players to attempt to fill the breach at left-back, a position that, the honourable claims of John Arne Riise partially excepted, had proven an almost infamous issue for the Reds.

It took him several months, but once Robertson got a foot in the door of the first team, there was no turning back.

And the honours that have been racked up with Robertson in the team are testament to his durability and consistency.

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The last two seasons, though, have been more demanding.

In 2023/24 there were a number of injury complaints, while in the subsequent title-winning campaign there were signs of age catching up with the 31-year-old.

Maintaining a regular high level of form proved difficult at times, although with 29 starts in the Premier League - and 45 outings in all competitions, only seven of which were from the bench - he remained very much first choice ahead of Kostas Tsimikas.

A change of boss in Arne Slot prompted a change of emphasis in tactics, with Robertson no longer required to push forward as often and provide assists.

Indeed there were only two all campaign - at home to Real Madrid in the Champions League and last month in the Premier League during the visit of Arsenal.

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It was in the reverse game at the Emirates in October that there were first signs Robertson was struggling to hit his heights, although the nadir came when sent off early on in the 2-2 draw against Fulham at Anfield shortly before Christmas.

He responded with an impressive showing the following week in the 6-3 romp at Tottenham Hotspur and, earlier in December, similarly shone in the Champions League win in Girona.

There was also a good spell in February and early March, along with a fine showing at home to Newcastle United in the Premier League, and there was a clear improvement in parts of the final third of the campaign.

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But Liverpool are already looking to the future at left-back as they close in on a deal for £45million-rated Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth.

While Robertson, who is approaching the final 12 months of his contract, has intimated he will fight for his position, the situation has become clouded by interest from Spanish side Atletico Madrid.

For the first time in almost a decade, the left-back situation at Liverpool has once again become a talking point.

Season rating: 7


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