Liverpool star ‘desperate to deliver’ in Alexander-Arnold absence

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has claimed defender Andy Robertson is desperate to deliver in the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold.

With the Reds’ marauding right-back, who has provided two goals and a career-best 16 assists this season, sidelined for a number of weeks with a hamstring injury, the emphasis will switch heavily to the Scotland captain on the opposite flank.

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While he has not been as prolific as his counterpart he was man of the match in Wednesday’s defeat of Arsenal, setting up the important second goal for Roberto Firmino.

With the right side of the defence likely to be patrolled by either midfielder James Milner, centre-back Joe Gomez or youngster Conor Bradley, Robertson’s role has taken on more importance.

“It is the full package of Robbo, not only as a player but a person as well. He wants desperately to deliver and work for the team,” said Klopp.

“Even though he and Trent set up a lot of goals, there is still space for improvement in the decisive moments.

“The goal (at Arsenal) was one of our favourite goals for a long time; first we win the ball back and second Robbo is waiting with his cross until he saw Bobby is now ready for it.

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