In a recent match against Wolverhampton Wanderers, Liverpool manager Arne Slot provided an update on the fitness of Andy Robertson, who was forced to leave the game prematurely. The Scottish international fell victim to a harsh tackle from Carlos Forbs, resulting in a yellow card for the Wolves player. Robertson received treatment on the field before being substituted in the 89th minute by Joe Gomez, who helped secure Liverpool’s 2-1 victory and propel them to the top of the Premier League table.
Slot addressed Robertson’s fitness concerns during his post-match press conference, expressing confidence that the left-back had only suffered a knock and should be back in training on Monday. “I don’t expect this to be a big problem, although you never know, but I think he just got a knock. End phase of the game, maybe he was a bit tired as well,” Slot reassured reporters.
The manager, however, refrained from making any guarantees about Robertson’s availability for future matches, highlighting the physical battle he faced against Forbs. Despite the setback, Robertson had been a standout performer for Liverpool before his exit, contributing to the team’s lead with Ibrahima Konate’s first Premier League goal in injury time of the first half.
Liverpool’s lead was short-lived as Jorgen Strand Larsen capitalized on a mistake by Konate to equalize for Wolverhampton Wanderers. But the Reds quickly regained their advantage when Diogo Jota was brought down in the penalty area, leading to Mohamed Salah converting a penalty kick to secure the win.
With Manchester City dropping points earlier in the day, Liverpool now find themselves at the top of the league standings after six games, narrowly edging out the reigning champions and Arsenal. Despite their strong start to the season, Slot remained grounded when discussing Liverpool’s title aspirations, acknowledging the challenges that lie ahead in a competitive league.
“It’s almost ideal that we played Wolves today because we are top and they’re last and they absolutely don’t deserve to be last,” Slot remarked. “We still have to prove that when we come across Arsenal, Newcastle, Chelsea, and Aston Villa to see if we can then still be up there with Champions League games included as well.”
The manager emphasized the importance of experience and realism among the players, cautioning against premature conclusions based on early season success. As Liverpool continue to navigate the campaign under new leadership, Slot stressed the significance of maintaining positive results to uphold the team’s momentum and build on their early achievements.
