Arne Slot has confirmed that Andy Robertson will serve as Liverpool’s vice-captain for the 2025\u201326 season. Robertson, who captains Scotland at international level, was described by Slot as the natural choice given his years at the club and his influence inside the dressing room.<\/p>\n
“It\u2019s Robbo,” Slot confirmed to reporters. “He has played here so many years, won the league twice.<\/p>\n
“It was Virgil, Trent, Robbo and Mo [Salah] last season. Trent left so there are a lot of logical reasons for the decision. [Robertson] is a very good player, plays many games, knows what it takes, but also knows the culture of the club and the dressing room.<\/p>\n
“Apart from all the quality he shows on the pitch, he plays also a big role in the culture we have here at this club, which is, as I said many times last season, the biggest gift I could get from J\u00fcrgen [Klopp].<\/p>\n
“That\u2019s also something we definitely have to keep for my successor to have, this same culture, if I am ever leaving this club.”<\/p>\n
The decision comes amid summer recruitment at left back. Milos Kerkez joined from Bournemouth in a deal worth \u00a340 million ($54 million), a move that made Robertson’s immediate playing future less certain. Robertson publicly stated his intention to remain and compete for a starting place, but early in the 2025\u201326 campaign he has not yet started a match. He has come off the bench twice and was unused in the 3\u20132 win over Newcastle United.<\/p>\n
Robertson is in the final year of his contract at Anfield and faces a decision about his future if he continues to sit behind Kerkez in the pecking order. Slot\u2019s appointment of Robertson as vice-captain signals clear trust in his leadership as the club navigates the season and the left-back competition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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