The worldwide break awaits following Liverpool’s journey to Nottingham Forest, including extra video games for Andy Robertson after an already taxing and relentless schedule.
With the primary worldwide break on the horizon, Jurgen Klopp will bid a number of his gamers farewell after Sunday along with his fingers crossed for a wholesome return.
As captain of Scotland, Robertson’s place within the facet is basically untroubled however after their World Cup qualifier with Ukraine was postponed because of Russia’s invasion, they’ve lined up two friendlies.
First, Scotland will meet Poland earlier than then assembly the loser of Wales and Austria’s play-off for Qatar, which will probably be performed within the house of 5 days between March 24 and 29.
Whereas they may view it as a invaluable probability to maintain the group ticking over for when their World Cup qualifier comes round in June, Reds will see it as an opportunity handy Robertson a little bit of a relaxation.
When Klopp was requested if he hopes Steve Clark will use frequent sense and never play Robertson for a full 90 minutes, the supervisor was fast to say “sure, very a lot [so].
“I simply thought if we’ve ever had contact [with Clark] and I’m undecided, don’t suppose so. However undoubtedly no contact about [Robertson’s game time].”
Robertson has performed 34 video games for the Reds to date this season and 7 for his nation, totalling 3,451 minutes since August.
Kostas Tsimikas‘ rise has enabled Klopp to rotate his left-back with better effectivity and effectiveness this season, however the supervisor remains to be keen to make sure the 28-year-old doesn’t run empty.
And he once more added what’s on the horizon in the summertime for Scotland, saying: “Plus six [games] in the summertime, I can’t consider it.”
