Liverpool full-back Andy Robertson has heavily hinted at the impending arrival of Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth, but is “backing himself” to maintain his starting spot next season.
Robertson has been Liverpool’s first-choice left-back for the best part of a decade, lifting every major trophy available, including this year’s Premier League title. However, there has been increasing speculation that the Reds are targeting Kerkez as a new face in the backline.
“We’re not daft, it looks as if a deal could potentially be done,” Robertson huffed while in discussion with . “But, until that is done, I’ve not even given that a second thought. I back myself. I’ve got confidence in my own ability and that drives me forward.”
There has been talk that Liverpool will have to offload one of their existing left-backs to make room for Kerkez. Kostas Tsimikas is considered to be more likely to depart and Robertson certainly seems to have no intention of leaving.
“I’ve had eight fantastic years at Liverpool in terms of winning trophies and being a mainstay in the team, which I’m incredibly proud of,” the 31-year-old insisted. “I’m not getting any younger. I can’t change my age, but I still believe I’ve got a lot to give and that’s what I focus on.
“I focus on myself—you can’t focus on other people or who you’re competing with.”
