Arne Slot addresses Liverpool’s left-back situation

Liverpool manager Arne Slot explains his rotation strategy between Andy Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas this season.

The left-back position has been a challenge for former manager Jurgen Klopp, with Robertson as the primary choice until his shoulder injury in September 2023. During Robertson’s absence, Tsimikas excelled, giving Liverpool two strong options on the left side of defense.

Both players have performed well under Slot, who insists that the presence of options does not create a “dilemma” for the team.

“I wouldn’t say a dilemma,” he stated during a press conference. “There are other positions where we have rotated. It probably also has to do with Robbo’s [Robertson’s] pre-season. He had none; he came back injured from the Euros and missed almost the complete pre-season.

Kostas did really well in that period. That’s why we started rotating at the start of it; if a player has missed pre-season, he can’t play three games in a row. That’s the situation. It was good for him [Robertson] to play against Arsenal and Brighton, making sure he is getting into the rhythm.”

Liverpool will face Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield on Saturday, having recently beaten the Seagulls 3-2 in the Carabao Cup. The Reds have achieved seven wins from their first nine league matches under Slot, currently sitting in second place behind reigning champions Manchester City.

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Arne Slot’s team has made a strong start to the season, but performing well against top teams is essential.

Despite their impressive performances so far, Liverpool has a significant concern. It’s remarkable that they might lose three of their top players on free transfers at the season’s end.

Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, and Trent Alexander-Arnold have been pivotal to Liverpool’s success over the past decade. Two of them serve as the club’s captain and vice-captain, making their contributions vital.

However, if Liverpool does not secure contract renewals, these players could leave for nothing. Recently, reports indicated that Liverpool made a substantial offer to the England international in hopes of reaching an agreement.

According to Football Insider, Trent Alexander-Arnold is unlikely to renew his contract and may be heading to Real Madrid, who have shown significant interest in him.

Last summer, Liverpool placed a £66.6 million valuation on Trent. Losing such a talent without compensation would be disastrous, prompting the Reds to do everything possible to persuade him to remain.

One thing that can be said about Liverpool is that the media often lacks insight into the club’s internal matters, meaning these rumors could simply be speculation aimed at influencing the player.