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Liverpool Star’s Future Hanging in the Balance

Liverpool find themselves heading towards yet another contract storm. Credit to Anfield Watch for highlighting the developing situation, which now extends beyond Ibrahima Konaté’s long-discussed negotiations. This time, attention turns to Andy Robertson, and the tone around his future feels markedly more uncertain.

Contract Déjà Vu at Anfield

“The entirety of last season was dominated by contract issues,” and despite progress with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold walked away. The club cannot afford to sleepwalk into another avoidable departure.

Konaté remains a pressing concern, reportedly coveted by Real Madrid. “They’ve been working at it for around a year now,” yet no agreement has been reached. There is still confidence that the Frenchman can be convinced to stay, but Liverpool do not need another distraction.

While Konaté dominates headlines, the Robertson situation carries just as much emotional weight, if not more.

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Robertson’s Identity Crisis

“Andy Robertson’s contract with Liverpool will also expire this summer.” That sentence alone is enough to unsettle supporters. Since arriving in 2017, he has embodied consistency, leadership and relentless work-rate. Yet for the first time in his Anfield career, he is unsure of his place.

Milos Kerkez has disrupted the long-standing hierarchy. Whether “rightly or wrongly,” the left-back position is no longer guaranteed for Robertson, and according to reports he “doesn’t know if he’s got a first-XI place.”

For many, Man United was the ideal game to utilise Robertson’s experience, especially with Kerkez’s recent struggles. However, Slot opted to stick with the Hungarian as Robertson sat on the bench for the entre 90 minutes.

The real concern lies in the suggestion that he may not want to sign a new contract simply to be a backup. At 31, he is too competitive and too proud to become a token squad figure. There will be interest from across Europe if he signals availability, particularly from clubs offering immediate starts.

What Happens Next?

There is still time. As Anfield Watch fairly state, “there’s still a way to go here.” Robertson is capable of overturning this battle, and Kerkez’s youth means he is still learning the league. Arne Slot will not close the door entirely.

If Robertson fights back into the XI, renewal discussions will resume quickly. If not, Liverpool face another difficult farewell.

This one would hurt more than most.

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This is deeply unsettling. Konaté potentially heading to Madrid is worrying enough, but the thought of Andy Robertson walking away on a free just feels wrong. He has given everything to the badge, and to imagine him leaving quietly because he no longer fancies being second choice is brutal.

Supporters will be split. Some will argue that sentimentality should not dictate business decisions, and Kerkez represents the future. Others will insist that you do not casually phase out a Champions League and Premier League-winning leader without a proper succession plan.

The nightmare scenario is losing both Konaté and Robertson in the same window. That is not squad evolution, that is tearing out the left side of the defence in one go. Liverpool need clarity, communication and conviction. If Slot believes Robertson can still contribute at the highest level, then offer terms that reflect that. If the club are preparing to move on, they must at least manage it respectfully and replace him adequately.

Letting him drift out of Anfield without resolution would be careless. Liverpool have already learned that contract sagas can derail seasons. They must not repeat history.