Robertson keen to win back starting spot at Liverpool after poor start from replacement Kerkez

Andrew Robertson has made it clear he will not give up his spot as Liverpool’s first-choice left-back, even after admitting there was a chance he could have joined Atletico Madrid in the summer.

The 31-year-old, who has been at Anfield since 2017, has lost his starting role this season to 20-year-old Milos Kerkez, a £40 million signing seen as the club’s long-term option on the left side of defence.

Although Robertson was linked with a move to Atletico – who happen to be Liverpool’s first Champions League opponents on Wednesday – he chose to stay for the final year of his contract, aware that his opportunities might now come from the bench.

That was the case at Burnley on Saturday, where Robertson entered the game in the 38th minute to replace Kerkez, who had already been booked.

His introduction helped steady Arne Slot’s side as they held on for a 1-0 win to maintain their perfect start to the Premier League season.

Reflecting on the speculation, the Scotland captain said: “Maybe at one point. I do want to play games and be the starting left-back and I have got to keep pushing to try to produce the levels I know I can do.

Andy Robertson on Milos Kerkez:

"He's only young and I think we forget that, all the new signings are young but have incredible potential and they are the future of the club and you try to help them as much as you can.

"He will be the starting left-back for Liverpool in the… pic.twitter.com/tMzc36omoo