expects to remain put at this month after preliminary talks with Tottenham had been held over a transfer.
final week, whose contract at Anfield expires in the summertime and who had stated he would really like extra first-team soccer after dropping his place within the aspect to Milos Kerkez.
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Liverpool thought of Tottenham’s provide out of respect for Robertson however concluded that, as issues stand, .
This sentiment has been echoed by Slot, who confirmed that his vice-captain will likely be within the squad that faces in tomorrow’s pivotal conflict.
“Robbo is a part of the group tomorrow night. He has been a part of this squad for therefore a few years,” Slot stated.
“I’m pleased to have him and I’m glad he’s obtainable as a result of that isn’t regular for us proper now. He will likely be a part of the group and nothing is occurring on this aspect.
“It is arduous to say something particular on this world we’re in however I anticipate him to remain.”
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Slot used Robertson within the second half of , when he stated he knew Kerkez couldn’t play the total 90 minutes due to his workload.
The Scotland skipper has solely made 4 league begins this time period however may very well be used extra within the second half of the season, with the result of Wednesday’s league section finale figuring out whether or not Liverpool, at present inside the highest eight, will likely be required to play within the ever-perilous knockout play-offs.
Nevertheless, protecting Robertson could imply they lose the prospect of a switch payment for a participant who may depart on a free switch in the summertime, and deny him a longer-term deal at .
Liverpool’s defensive choices are however stretched as of now and Slot will likely be with out each and for the Qarabag conflict, leaving him with only one senior centre-back in captain Virgil van Dijk.
Joe Gomez will likely be absent for the go to of Qarabag, together with Ibrahima Konate (Adam Davy/PA Wire)
Gomez was taken off injured after taking a blow to the crotch from goalkeeper Alisson throughout Bournemouth’s opener on Saturday, and whereas Slot was unable to offer a precise timeframe on his return, he expects the Englishman to be again in a “comparatively brief time”. Konate, in the meantime, continues to be away after coping with a household bereavement.
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Liverpool dropped out of the highest 4 after defeat on the Cherries and scrutiny of Slot has grown as soon as extra, with this time period.
The Dutchman insists that his requirements haven’t dropped and believes that Liverpool can nonetheless declare silverware earlier than the season is out.
“On what is appropriate for me, if we are able to enhance in each containers I believe we are able to win one thing this season,” Slot stated.
“If we solely enhance in a single will probably be actually tough to win one thing.”