Former Liverpool player Stephen Warnock has waxed lyrical about current left-back Andy Robertson, claiming that the 25-year-old is “arguably” the world’s best in his position at this moment.
Robertson had a fantastic season under Jurgen Klopp, chipping in with 13 assists from 48 appearances in all competitions before capping the campaign with a Champions League winners’ medal.
Speaking to Liverpool’s official website, Warnock praised the Scotsman for his impact on the rest of the team both going forward and in defence.
“Both Andy and Trent [Alexander-Arnold] on the other side had incredible seasons,” the 37-year-old said.
“I think last season with the protection that Andy got from the midfielders, whether that be Fabinho, James Milner, Gini Wijnaldum or Jordan Henderson, he knew he was able to make those runs forward without leaving gaps behind him.
“When he is going forward, the quality of delivery he possesses is brilliant. You see a lot of full-backs or wingers who get in a good position and they panic and try and overhit the ball.
“But the one thing you see with Robbo and Trent is they don’t panic and they have composure; they slow themselves down in those positions and their quality comes out.
“The biggest thing for me with Robbo is – and I know everyone talks about his assists and quality going forward – defensively he is superb.
“Your modern day full-back can often attack, but can he defend? Robbo can do both comfortably and for me, and I’ve said it before, he is arguably the best left-back in the world at the moment.”
OPINION
Warnock is absolutely right and there is no doubt that Robertson is now one of the best left-backs in the world, if not the best. He not only deserves that accolade because of his obvious talent, but also because of where he has come from. The fact that he wasn’t signed as anything special for £8million when he arrived from Hull City almost two years ago says it all. He has gone on to prove absolutely everyone wrong, possibly even Jurgen Klopp. His attacking ability is immense, and some of his assists were fantastic last term. You’ve got to remember, too, that Robertson is only 25. He has not even reached his prime yet and it is evident how good he can be. The future is certainly bright for Liverpool, and Robertson – who was a major part of their success last term – could become even more important for the Reds next time around.
