As one maybe underappreciated Liverpool star was celebrated for his involvement in a Luis Diaz aim, so too ought to Andy Robertson be lauded for the Colombian’s ultimate effort of the night time.
The Colombian evidently introduced his taking pictures boots for what was initially a decent contest between Arne Slot’s resurgent Reds and Xabi Alonso’s visiting Bundesliga champions.
The Spanish supervisor’s gameplan, which apeared to at the very least partly depend on nullifying the specter of Anfield’s environment, actually appeared set to supply dividends up till the hour mark.
Sadly for Bayer Leverkusen, there’s simply no accounting for genius of Curtis Jones’s world-class help for our Colombian worldwide’s opener – nor the No.7’s ensuing end.
Andy Robertson’s key position in Luis Diaz hat-trick aim
The Scotland worldwide was a notable absentee from the beginning XI forward of the 8pm kick-off on Tuesday night time.
Backup left-back Kostas Tsimikas was as a substitute favoured to begin the Champions League encounter, with the previous launched into the motion on the eightieth minute.
To offer credit score the place credit score is due, Robertson didn’t let his prior lack of involvement cease him from serving to to settle the tie past absolute doubt in additional time (not that it wanted it!).
Footage on Reside 4 reveals the fullback robbing possession earlier than kickstarting the Liverpoo transfer that ended with Lwith Luis Diaz finishing his hat-trick.
You’ll be able to catch the clips beneath, courtesy of Reside 4 & Amazon Prime:
Árbitro pedazo mierda eso es una amarilla como una casa a Robertson me has jodido los sueños hdp. pic.twitter.com/EyA9YIX5mS
— Pablo Jiménez (@parru_jb) November 5, 2024
A Luis Diaz HAT-TRICK! ⚽️⚽️⚽️
The proper night time for @LFC in opposition to Leverkusen at Anfield 🙌#UCLonPrime pic.twitter.com/mv358J7btM
— Amazon Prime Video Sport (@primevideosport) November 5, 2024
Why was Andy Robertson dropped once more for the Champions League
The previous Hull Metropolis man was benched as soon as once more after having no involvement in our 2-1 win over Brighton within the Premier League.
Robertson had skippered the aspect within the 3-2 win on the Amex Stadium again within the tail-end of October however was ignored in favour of Kostas Tsimikas for Xabi Alonso’s return.
It doesn’t seem like private so far as Arne Slot is worried. The Dutch head coach lately pointed to the left-back’s lack of a correct pre-season and the necessity to rediscover rhythm.
On condition that our Greek worldwide hasn’t put a foot improper of late within the Scot’s absence, we’re not against the boss permitting him to step by step acllimatise.
