Andy Robertson has delivered a scathing assessment of Liverpool's performance following their 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa, a result that has left the club's Champions League qualification hopes hanging by a thread. The Scotland international, who was an unused substitute in his final away fixture for the Reds, did not hold back in his criticism of the team's display.
Robertson's Honest Assessment
Speaking after the match, Robertson described the performance as one that 'sums up our season' and admitted it fell 'a long way short of the levels of this club'. He praised the travelling supporters but made it clear that the team's efforts were not good enough. The defeat, Liverpool's 12th in the Premier League this season, matches their worst tally in 11 years.
Champions League Hopes Dented
The loss at Villa Park means Liverpool now sit just four points clear in the final Champions League spot, with Bournemouth and Brighton capable of overtaking them on the final day. Manager Arne Slot admitted the result was 'damaging' and that the team 'crumbled' after going 2-1 down. Goals from Ollie Watkins (2), Morgan Rogers, and John McGinn condemned Liverpool to defeat, with Virgil van Dijk's brace proving only a consolation.
Robertson took to Instagram to express his gratitude to the fans, writing: 'A performance which sums up our season. A long way short of the levels of this club and what you rightly expect of us. But I can only thank you for the last nine years of travelling up and down the country and all over the world packing out away ends wherever we go! Will see you next week for one last time.'
Slot Under Pressure
The defeat has increased the pressure on Arne Slot, who conceded that the team's poor run of results has shattered supporters' belief. He said: 'It's damaging because we needed either a win or maybe, maybe, maybe two draws would have been enough as well. But now we know one thing for sure - we need a win next week if we have to do it ourselves.'
Liverpool face Brentford on the final day, with Caoimhin Kelleher and Jordan Henderson set for Anfield homecomings. Meanwhile, club icons Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson are preparing to bring the curtain down on their time with the Reds.
