Andrew Robertson

[Buzzo]

The way Trent can hit a ball is a gift, not many have it. Robbo is a better defender than Trent imo and his energy is insane. Trents set pieces mean he'll always get more goals and assists than Robbo, even if Robbo's figures are pretty high. I wouldn't change Robbo for any LB in the world. Improving his final ball is something he could probably work on but he is a world class LB and can still improve.

I think both can get better. I'd say Robbo could grab a few more goals, particularly if Sadio lifted his head every now and then. But its not far off being perfect!

[Zapater]

Don't think Riise was ever anywhere near Robertson's level. He was always one of my favourite players but pretty limited. Below par first touch, always trying that knock the ball past the one side of the opponent run around the other move that seldom worked and mediocre delivery. Not to mention that OG that lost us the CL that year.

Not sure why Robertson needs to add goals to his game, he's a fullback FFS. I've often [unfavourably] said that Aurelio is a superior player to him (and I do stand by that - scored something like 12 goals in Spain that one season) but Robertson is without doubt the best Liverpool leftback I've seen. Although I've only been watching since the early 90s. His consistency, determination, quality and durability is special. He has many years left and can reach iconic status.

[Buzzo]

Don't think Riise was ever anywhere near Robertson's level. He was always one of my favourite players but pretty limited. Below par first touch, always trying that knock the ball past the one side of the opponent run around the other move that seldom worked and mediocre delivery. Not to mention that OG that lost us the CL that year.

Not sure why Robertson needs to add goals to his game, he's a fullback FFS. I've often [unfavourably] said that Aurelio is a superior player to him (and I do stand by that - scored something like 12 goals in Spain that one season) but Robertson is without doubt the best Liverpool leftback I've seen. Although I've only been watching since the early 90s. His consistency, determination, quality and durability is special. He has many years left and can reach iconic status.

Other than shooting, Robertson is miles ahead of Riise on every metric you could chose to measure.

I agree with you on the goals btw, but if you were to say what else could he add to his game, then a few more goals would be all you could ask for.

As is the case for a lot of the first XI - Robbo is not far off perfect for the way we play.

[El Diego]

Could well become that, but I still prefer Kennedy, Beglin and even Riise. In fact Riise in this team would have been incredible

Really??

[Charly]

Riise was a good player, but hardly elite.

Robbos numbers are among the best in Europe (ie Trent) as a full back.

I think Tomkins Times did an article a while ago, and it showed our fullbacks are pretty much the best in europe statistically.

[red g]

Could well become that, but I still prefer Kennedy, Beglin and even Riise. In fact Riise in this team would have been incredible

Riise peaked early, All i remember about his last few seasons with us was his constant shooting that always ended up in the crowd.

[Cormack74]

Although I was pretty young, Kennedy was handy from what I can recall (and scored a crucial goal and crucial pen in CL finals).

But Robbo is ahead of anything we've had since IMO although Aurelio (when) fit and with a run of games behind him, would be up there.

[Tee]

How old was Riise when he joined us? How would Klopp have developed him? All about opinions I thought

[Irishnev]

Riise better than Robbo.

We need to start drug testing on this thread

[Buzzo]

How old was Riise when he joined us? How would Klopp have developed him? All about opinions I thought

Not when it comes to Robbo

TBF if it’s all about opinions then you have to accept when everyone disagrees with yours, that’s their opinion!

I agree, Klopp could work wonders with pretty much any players, so who knows. But I think you could safely say Klopp would improve any player he worked with. Imagine what he’d have done with Gerrard for example!

Ultimately though, I think Robbos ability ceiling is higher than Riise’s.

[Norbs]

[Buzzo]

Don’t you ****ing popcorn me Norbert

I’m all about putting out fires (whilst reaffirming my POV obvs). Not escalating them.

[baitman]

Don’t you ****ing popcorn me Norbert

I’m all about putting out fires (whilst reaffirming my POV obvs). Not escalating them.

[Exiled_red]

Other than shooting, Robertson is miles ahead of Riise on every metric you could chose to measure.

I agree with you on the goals btw, but if you were to say what else could he add to his game, then a few more goals would be all you could ask for.

As is the case for a lot of the first XI - Robbo is not far off perfect for the way we play.

Riise had a good shot and bundles of energy to get up and down the pitch but his defending and positioning were lacking, his crossing wasn't great either. His goals record was boosted by involvement in freekicks etc. So he was probably getting more TAA's number of goals rather than Robertson's, but I'd agree Robertson is superior in every other area.

[Norbs]

Don’t you ****ing popcorn me Norbert

I’m all about putting out fires (whilst reaffirming my POV obvs). Not escalating them.