It’s been a recreation partly outlined by fullbacks after Andy Robertson virtually helped Liverpool on to a lead-doubler within the second half in opposition to Manchester Metropolis.
Trent Alexander-Arnold had Anfield up on its ft with a sensational ball excessive of the vistors’ backline – a pre-assist that was matched in high quality by Mo Salah’s ball to Cody Gakpo.
A second that may understandably have everybody questioning how on earth the Egyptian didn’t handle to sink his one-v-one in opposition to Stefan Ortega within the second 45!
Take a bow, Andy Robertson
Credit score the place credit score is because of our Scotland worldwide. The left-back has confronted a good quantity of critique over his efficiency ranges in 2024/25, however his newest outing in opposition to our title rivals absolutely proves his ongoing value to this backline.
The previous Hull Metropolis star may have had Metropolis hearts in mouths with a world-class via ball from the midway line that discovered Cody Gakpo free to have interaction Ortega in a one-v-one.
Actually, the Dutchman ought to have completely buried his effort in opposition to the backup Metropolis shotstopper!
You may catch the clip beneath, as shared on X by Something Liverpool:
AMAZING PASS BY ANDY ROBERTSON! pic.twitter.com/aWwPgO3kj6
— Something Liverpool (@AnythingLFC_) December 1, 2024
What do the stats say about Robertson’s Metropolis efficiency?
It’s one more comfy show from the backline made much more exceptional by the actual fact we’re lacking Ibrahima Konate who picked up a knee problem throughout a 2-0 win over Actual Madrid within the week.
We really feel that the 30-year-old is deserving of a better score than the 7.1/10 Sofascore have him on (on the time of writing with 90 minutes performed):
→ 3/5 floor duels gained
→ 92% cross success fee (22/24)
→ 1 huge likelihood created
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