Andy Robertson is the best left-back I've ever seen play for Liverpool – and it's not even close. Nobody has come anywhere near the Scot since the 1980s.
The attitude, determination and quality he displayed while working tirelessly up and down the left flank has been a key identifier of the great Liverpool teams over the past decade. And now, on the expiration of his contract this summer, Robbo will be leaving.
In many ways, I can compare this to a hangover that only kicks in later in the afternoon. Last season we woke up without Jurgen Klopp, expecting the worst. But somehow, we thought we won the title and thought we'd got away with it. But this season, the merriment has definitely worn off and we're facing the realisation of what's to come. Klopp is gone. Trent left. Salah is leaving. Robbo, too. Virgil van Dijk and Alisson will be the only two legends to remain, and their continuation isn't guaranteed either.
We will miss Robbo in the dressing room, as a character and a leader immensely. He's been a terrific player, but he's glued the squad together in difficult times, provided good humour and a sublime work-ethic, too.
Milos Kerkez has a huge job on his hands to becoming even half the player Robbo has been for Liverpool. Salah leaving this summer will be the big story, but Robbo deserves just as big a send off.
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