Journalist shares who Liverpool insiders now expect to replace Andy Robertson in 26/27
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2025/26 feels like the end of an era at Liverpool, with a few long-time club servants potentially on their way out.Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson are leaving for free, while there have been suggestions that Alisson could move to Italy as well.Many Salah replacements have been discussed already, but when it comes to Robertson, there has seemingly been little done to sign a new left-back. That is likely because the Reds may not end up signing another left-sided full-back in the 2026 summer transfer window and instead just keep Kostas Tsimikas.
What’s your score prediction for Liverpool vs Crystal Palace? 🔮 A tough game for the Reds in recent times…Credit: Dan Istitene/Getty Images Kostas Tsimikas could stay at LiverpoolThe Greek defender was deemed surplus to requirements in the 2025 summer window, being sent out on loan to AS Roma.However, Tsimikas’ form has been questioned in the Italian media, and he has not been a regular starter this term.Despite making 18 league appearances in 2025/26 so far, the Liverpool loanee has notched just 638 minutes of action.He played seven times in the Europa League, but Roma’s exit from that competition means his minutes are expected to be reduced in the remainder of the campaign.Meanwhile, at Liverpool, he has featured on 115 occasions across all competitions since arriving from Olympiacos in 2020.However, much of his time at Anfield was spent as the backup option to Robertson, and that could now continue in 2026/27, just playing behind Milos Kerkez instead.Asked about how Liverpool will replace the Scotsman this summer in a Q&A for the Daily Mail, journalist Lewis Steele said, ‘there is a school of thought that he [Tsimikas] will end up being Andy Robertson’s replacement, in terms of the No 2 to Milos Kerkez at left back’.Given Liverpool will need to sign at least one right-winger this summer and could probably do with another central midfielder and striker now Hugo Ekitike is injured, it is easy to see why another left-back isn’t as much of a priority with Tsimikas already under contract.But if Kerkez is injured for a prolonged period at any point next season, Arne Slot’s backline would be weakened with the Greek defender starting regularly.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox