Wayne Rooney believes that Andy Robertson should be starting for Liverpool, let alone being sold to Tottenham Hotspur.
Robertson has been linked with a move to Tottenham this month, who have been chasing a new left-back following Ben Davies’ injury.
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However, Robertson’s move to Tottenham is currently off, with the Reds unable to bring Kostas Tsimikas back from his loan at AS Roma.
But that could actually be a blessing in disguise for Liverpool, as Rooney believes that Robertson is still good enough to be their starting left-back.
Wayne Rooney thinks Andy Robertson should not be sold to Tottenham
Wayne Rooney has urged Liverpool not to sell Andy Robertson to Tottenham Hotspur and thinks Arne Slot should be starting him.
The 31-year-old has made just 11 starts for Liverpool this season; therefore, the former Man United striker understands why he is open to leaving.
But given Milos Kerkez’s poor form and Liverpool’s pursuit of Champions League football, Rooney thinks Liverpool would be making a mistake selling him to Spurs.
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“I think if it were to happen in the summer, I think he would have said, ‘Yeah, that’s a good move for Robertson’ and a good move for Liverpool with them bringing in Kerkez.
“But I think the way Kerkez has been this season, I don’t think if I were Liverpool manager I’d be letting Andy Robertson go right now because they’re fighting to try and get in the Champions League.
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“Andy Robertson will probably have a case that he should still be starting for Liverpool, purely because Kerkez has come in and struggled a little bit.”
Rooney has urged Robertson to knock on Slot’s door and tell the Reds’ boss to start him more often.
“I think Andy Robertson should be knocking on Arne Slot’s door now, saying I should still be starting because, as I said, he’s still young enough,” added Rooney.
“His legs haven’t gone. He’s probably not as quick as he once was, but his legs haven’t gone. I’d certainly be asking the question purely because of Kerkez’s form.”
One man who will be delighted that Robertson is not heading to Tottenham will be Virgil van Dijk.
The Liverpool captain also warned the club not to sell the defender, and now he is ready to remain on Merseyside.