Andy RObertson has emerged as a key figure in Jurgen Klopp’s title-chasing Liverpool side, tirelessly forensically exploring the left-wing of every Premier League stadium with his tireless and riveting brand of football.
Against Man United the Scotsman helped Liverpool secure their 15th clean sheet of the season, but didn’t escape unscathed.
As the 0-0 draw petered out, Robertson picked up a wrist injury following a clash with Romelu Lukaku.
Liverpool – and a whole host of Fantasy Premier League managers -could be without the relentless full-back ahead of a season-defining run of fixtures.
How serious is the injury?
Andy Robertson suffered an awkward fall against Man United, falling on his wrist under the weight of juggernaut striker Romelu Lukaku.
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Speaking to LFC TV, Andy Robertson gave the following update on his injury:
“It’s a bit sore so we’ll see what happens [on Monday]. It feels OK.
“I dealt with it and we’ll see what the results are.”
Though his clash with Man United’s Belgian striker looked painful, it doesn’t appear that Andy Robertson will be spending an extended amount of time on the sidelines.
Should I take him out of my FPL side?
So far we’ve only heard about Andy Robertson’s injury from the full-back himself, so FPL managers shouldn’t be making any knee-jerk decisions on his place in their squad just yet.
FPL managers and Liverpool fans, however, should take heart from the fact that Robertson was able to play on following his injury.
Tune into Jurgen Klopp’s press conference on Tuesday for a clearer picture on the number 26’s fitness.
Potential replacements
Not confident that Doherty will feature? Transfer him out for one of these defenders.
Luke Shaw (£5m) and Manchester United picked up clean sheets against Newcastle, Tottenham, Leicester and Fulham in Gameweeks 21, 22, 25, 26 and 27 more than doubling their season’s total over that short period. Take advantage of this newfound steel and recruit their top-scoring defender.
Willy Boly (£4.5m). Though outshone by Matt Doherty, Boly has also impressed in defence for his club picking up 80 FPL points so far this season.
Virgil Van Dijk (£6.5m) is the league’s top scoring centre back with 134 points. Transfer him in ahead of Liverpool’s matches against Watford and Everton.
i verdict
It’s too soon for FPL managers to make a call on Robertson’s place in their side, but given the approaching Gameweek 28 deadline, it’s important that manager’s stay tuned for further updates on the priceless defender.
We recommend tuning into Klopp’s press conference tomorrow afternoon and transferring in Virgil Van Dijk or Matt Doherty in the event of bad news. Judging by Robertson’s words however, it sound like he has every chance of playing.
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