Andy Robertson insists Milos Kerkez must be given same treatment he received at Liverpool
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Liverpool left-back Andy Robertson has sent a classy message to Milos Kerkez ahead of the Scotland ace's departure this summer, with his final game approaching this weekendAndy Robertson replaces Milos Kerkez during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Bournemouth.(Image: Michael Steele/Getty Images)Andy Robertson has backed his Liverpool successor, Milos Kerkez, to be a major success at Anfield, sending a classy message ahead of his departure.After nine years at Liverpool, Robertson will be moving on after Sunday's Premier League game against Brentford. His contract is coming to an end and he will be exiting as a free agent, with Tottenham among the clubs keen on his signature.Kerkez was brought in from Bournemouth last summer for a fee of around $54 million (£40 million), and the Hungary international has become the first choice at left-back under Arne Slot over the last few months.READ MORE: Jurgen Klopp's comments on managing Mo Salah ring loud and trueREAD MORE: Liverpool transfer news and rumors today LIVE: Bowen interest, Diomande decision, Barcola stanceAnd while Robertson became one of the best players in his position to have ever played for Liverpool, it took him some time to find his feet after coming in from Hull City.Robertson, who will captain Scotland at the World Cup, says Kerkez, who is a decade younger, needs patience, but he can go on a similar journey."A lot was said in the summer that I needed replacing, that my legs were gone," Robertson told Sky Sports.Andy Robertson celebrating what's likely to be his final goal for Liverpool.(Image: Sebastian Frej/Getty Images)"The club brought in competition and replaced me.
He needed a bit of time this season, but everyone did."I needed time and I was allowed that time and we have to give him that time. I have no doubts about that."Robertson confirmed in March, soon after Mohamed Salah announced his departure, that he would be leaving in the summer.
I think at the club, it's clear that's not going to happen. The club have to move on and Mo is leaving as well, and all eras have to come to an end."That's probably the time we're at.