Liverpool recently suffered a tough blow in their European campaign after Paris Saint-Germain knocked them out of the Champions League quarter-finals. Despite a solid 1-2 win against Everton in the Premier League just days ago, the team are still three points behind the top three in the table. Arne Slot is currently dealing with a squad hit hard by injuries, with key players like Alisson Becker and Conor Bradley missing from recent lineups. This patchy form puts a lot of pressure on the remaining senior players to tighten up a defence that has let in 43 goals across 33 league matches so far.
Former chief links Andy Robertson with Celtic return
Keith Wyness, the former chief executive at Everton and Aston Villa, suggests that Andy Robertson is likely to join Celtic once his time at Anfield ends this summer. Speaking to Football Insider, Wyness noted that the move makes a lot of sense for the Scotland captain, especially as he looks to head home following a gruelling World Cup year.
“Andy is a strange one.
“There was a lot of talk about him leaving earlier at Liverpool, and I think it was Celtic, and that’s probably where he’ll end up from all I’m seeing right now.
“I haven’t spoken to anybody specifically that has confirmed that, but it makes sense for Andy to join Celtic, especially going back to Scotland on the back of a World Cup year as well.”
Robertson has put up steady individual numbers this term despite Liverpool’s struggles; he kept eight clean sheets in 20 appearances and conceded just seven goals while he was actually on the pitch. He remains active defensively, averaging 1.16 tackles, 0.74 interceptions, and 2.63 clearances per 90 minutes. Reports indicate that Liverpool decided not to offer the 32-year-old a contract extension, essentially confirming he will leave after nine trophy-filled seasons at the club.
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Should the Reds have offered their veteran left-back a new deal?
Liverpool made a cold, calculated call by letting Robertson walk away without a new deal, but it’s a move that carries real risk for a club short on immediate leadership. While young talents like Miloš Kerkez offer a glimpse into the future, Robertson still brings a level of reliability that his stats clearly back up. The club are currently sitting in fifth and lacks the defensive stability of years past, so losing a player who conceded only once every 122 minutes feels premature.
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Liverpool are essentially picking potential over a proven track record, a gamble that often backfires during a transition under a new manager like Slot. Fans might see this as a necessary fresh start, but losing his voice in the dressing room creates a hole that stats alone can’t fill. Consistent performers deserve more than a quiet exit while the team is still trying to find its feet.
