It is a period of transition for Liverpool, with numerous veterans exiting this summer as the club endures what appears to be a makeover. While fans won’t forget the contributions of club legend Mohamed Salah, there’s another departing player who gave plenty and is sure to be remembered fondly. Andy Robertson, the working-class hero of Anfield.

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Robbo had nine strong seasons in Merseyside, and though his highlights don’t compare to the Egyptian star, he was a valuable part of this club. His departure leaves a huge gap at the left-back spot, while replacing him will be no easy task.

Andy Robertson’s impact at Liverpool

Coming over from Hull City in the summer of 2017, Andy Robertson had potential, but few knew how much he’d grow in the years to come. The Scotsman began the 2017-18 campaign as the understudy to Alberto Moreno with the Reds, while Kevin Stewart went to Hull as part of the deal to acquire Robertson.

Because of Moreno’s bright start to that campaign, Robertson spent the early going on the bench, watching and learning what it takes to play the position. However, Moreno's ankle injury put Robertson in the spotlight perhaps sooner than he and the club had anticipated.

Quickly, Robertson established himself as a marquee figure in the squad, putting together an exceptional performance in January 2018. He had a 70-yard pressing run in a 4-3 victory over Manchester City while earning Man of the Match honours for his performance. He played 22 Premier League games that season, scoring one goal.

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In the seasons to come, he would be a key figure in the team’s setup. His leadership was evident early on, as was his defensive tenacity. He also had some pinpoint crosses and was massive at halting counterattacks and recovering balls high up the field. He became a dependable asset for Jürgen Klopp’s men both on the field and in the dressing room.

He became regarded for a while as one of the best left-backs in the world. While he was very defensive, many noted his strong pressing and exceptional positional intelligence and awareness.

This was even more noticeable with the Scottish national team as they gave him the responsibility of wearing the captain’s armband. Thanks in part to his stellar play at the back, the Scots will be playing in their first World Cup since 1998 this summer.

Robertson’s presence changed Liverpool

It is difficult to single out just one player when a team is successful, but how Robertson aided Liverpool’s resurgence is worth noting. While Alisson, Salah, and company were often featured in highlights for their exceptional goals and saves, Robertson was a steady presence who brought stability to the backline and was incredibly consistent.

You rarely saw his name on the scoresheet, but the fact that his name wasn’t mentioned all that much for commentary on a match should tell us just how strong he was. He was a rock who, in his prime, we rarely saw get beaten, while he made quiet and consistent contributions on both ends of the pitch.

During his time with the Reds, he won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, the Champions League, and the Club World Cup, among others. In addition to his achievements on the team, he’s earned individual honours as well. Robertson was twice named to the PFA Premier League Team of the Year and once to the Champions League Squad of the Season.

While he wasn’t often on the attacking stats sheets, Liverpool supporters won’t ever forget what he did for the club or his contributions.

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