What does Robertson’s Liverpool situation mean for Scotland?

Denmark vs. Scotland: World Cup qualifying

Date: Friday, September 5th, 2019 Kick-off: 19:45 BST

After a self-proclaimed “difficult summer,” Scotland left-back Andy Robertson has a number of new roles in his country this season.

The national team’s captain appears to have dropped to second choice at Anfield for the first time since signing for the Reds eight years ago following Milos Kerkez’s departure from Bournemouth.

The 31-year-old might not have enough match sharpness for a World Cup qualifying double header against Denmark and Belarus with just 30 Premier League minutes remaining this term.

Robertson told BBC Scotland, “I’ve lost the enjoyment of playing games.” I’ve known this for a long time and it’s been difficult, but I think I’ve handled it fairly well.

Steve Clarke, the head coach of the national team, has a problem. According to the man himself, former Everton and Scotland attacker, and BBC pundit James McFadden, who says “short term, there won’t be too much of an issue.”

Where did Liverpool’s two-time Premier League champion leave after Liverpool’s connections were established at that time?

Robertson is currently at the end of his contract, according to reports that a number of clubs are interested in his departure, which is understandable.

Despite Kerkez, 21, making the £40 million move on a five-year deal, Robertson chose to stay put and fight for the position he’s been battling for the longest.

He continued, “I had a thought about what I wanted to do, and I made the decision, committed to it, and I’m happy to be there.”

We had choices, and we fought it as a family.

My heart was still in Liverpool, and we wanted to stay, the boiled down to that. We are at one of the biggest clubs in the world, and we feel very at home there.

However, his high standards led to his stickier campaign, in which more errors were made and only one assist was recorded in 33 league games.

Even though the way they were asked to play under Slot was different, that was far from the ridiculous numbers he and fellow full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold used to post under Jurgen Klopp.

Robertson has experienced frustration from some of the Scottish support intermittently throughout his international career, having struggled to replicate his excellent club form for his country.

He could have two assists for Liverpool, but he frequently found himself with just one cross while on international duty.

Given that Liverpool supporters aren’t currently enjoying the fruits of his labor, why would it be so straightforward to suggest that form could change for Scotland?

McFadden believes there is a way Robertson’s season-opening, or lack thereof, could help Clarke’s team, despite its simplicity.

According to McFadden, “It might actually work out because you have someone who wants to come in and hopefully reminds everyone that he should be starting.”

Scotland supporters are looking for something a little unique.

The back three, which was introduced to accommodate Robertson and Tierney, is the loudest cry of all.

Due to injury, the Celtic full-back pulled out of this squad, which somewhat forces Clarke to join them in defense.

A back four favors Scotland’s rising stars, in the same way that the three were designed to suit the country’s strength at left-back. Ben Gannon-Doak is most notable.

The Bournemouth winger has a blistering pace that few Scots have ever experienced, with McFadden and many others saying he’s “an individual we’ve been crying out for.”

He continued, “He’s a player we don’t see a lot of.” Although there are many wide men who move quickly, he wants to get the ball and start taking people.

We must find the best fit for him and place him in the team where he excels.

Some of Clarke’s most dependable players will, of course, have to pay a price for that. those who won back-to-back European championships for Scotland.

Robertson, however, supports himself by keeping his sights on Kenny Dalglish’s record 102 caps and staying a part of Clarke’s plans.

Of course, he’s been yelling, “I’m coming for you,” in the ear of his fellow Liverpool hero.

Robertson stated that “many players have said that before and he’s still the main man.”

On the eve of what he believes will be his last chance to earn a World Cup spot, the left-back is 18 games shy.