Andy Robertson admits his Liverpool future is uncertain, with the Scotland international entering the final months of his contract and facing reduced minutes this season after the arrival of Milos Kerkez
from Bournemouth in the summer transfer window.
Robertson has been a central figure at Anfield since joining from Hull City in 2017 in a transfer worth around £8m, but the left-back is now weighing up whether to extend a spell on Merseyside that is set to reach nine years when his current deal expires this summer.
The defender confirms that discussions with Liverpool decision-makers have already taken place, although Robertson is clear that the detail of those talks will not be made public, and stresses that any choice over the next step in a long club and international career will be made with family input. "We'll see what happens," Robertson said when quizzed on his future. "We've had chats now which will remain private. [I've] spoken to [the club] and we'll see what happens. "
Asked whether staying at Anfield would be the preferred outcome, Robertson explains that the situation is more complex than a simple yes or no because of the short time left on his contract and the need to weigh up every possibility available in the market before committing. "Yes, but it's a difficult question to answer. I've got five months left, and we need to see the option to stay or if there's an option to go and things like that. I'll sit down with my family and decide. After a stressful summer, I'm just trying to enjoy being a part of it, and being a Liverpool player. I wanted to qualify for the World Cup, and thankfully we've managed to do that. I need to see what myself and my family want moving forward. "
Kerkez's big-money move from Bournemouth has shifted the picture at left-back, with Robertson now sharing minutes rather than starting as regularly as in previous campaigns, and this change has led the Scotland captain to consider whether a different role or new club might better match the desire to feature more often during the latter stages of a career that already includes major trophies.
This season, Robertson has played 20 times in all competitions, but only 11 of those appearances have been from the starting line-up, a sharp contrast with earlier years under Jurgen Klopp when Robertson was one of the first names on the team sheet, and this reduced game time is a key factor in the conversation around the next contract decision.
Andy Robertson Liverpool future and desire for regular football
When asked if minutes between now and the end of the season will influence his thinking, Robertson points to a long record of playing whenever possible for club and country, often while managing fitness issues, and highlights how this campaign represents a change in responsibility and status in the squad. "I can focus on the last eight and a half years. I think Jurgen Klopp left me out for one game, and I was raging. So I'm a player who wants to play. I've played through injuries. I've played when I'm not 100% fit. I've played when I've only been 50/40/30% fit for this club and my country. I want to be on the grass and playing and, obviously, that's not happening, so that's what is different. I have a different role here this season which I'm getting enjoyment out of. But at the end of the day, footballers want to play and if anyone is sat happy on the bench, then they don't belong at any football club. "
Robertson reiterates that, despite the uncertainty, relations with senior figures at Liverpool remain positive, noting that he was appointed vice-captain following Trent Alexander-Arnold's summer exit, a move that underlines his leadership status in the dressing room even as his starting place comes under stronger competition from Kerkez.
Andy Robertson Liverpool future and career achievements in numbers
Since arriving at Anfield, Robertson has made 362 appearances in all competitions, collecting two Premier League titles, one Champions League crown and five other major honours, and the full-back's attacking output from defence has also stood out across several seasons, including his record against certain Premier League opponents, where assist numbers and chance creation have been central to Liverpool's style.
Liverpool now prepare to face Burnley at Anfield, a fixture where Robertson has often been productive in the final third, with three goal involvements in the league against this weekend's visitors, and only Arsenal, Everton, Tottenham and West Ham have seen Robertson contribute more direct goals or assists during a top-flight career shaped by overlapping runs and consistent delivery from the left.
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As the season moves towards its final months, Robertson is balancing a desire to play more, the responsibility of vice-captaincy, family considerations and qualification for the World Cup with Scotland, and any decision on staying at Liverpool or moving on will follow from those priorities rather than from a single factor such as one run of games.
