Liverpool's defender, Andy Robertson, has had surgery to address a shoulder injury sustained while representing Scotland. The injury occurred during a collision with Spain's goalkeeper, Unai Simon, during Scotland's Euro 2024 qualifying match earlier this month.
Robertson, a prominent left-back who has played eight league games and scored one goal for Liverpool this season, was replaced by Kostas Tsimikas in the recent Merseyside derby win against Everton. Unfortunately, he is expected to face an extended period of recovery, and Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp couldn't provide a specific timeline for his return.
Klopp shared with reporters, "Robbo had surgery, and it went as well as it could. The recovery process begins once he wakes up. I think the surgery happened this morning. We don't have a clear timetable, but the first step has been taken, which is positive."
In a separate context, Klopp hinted at making changes for Liverpool's Europa League clash against Toulouse in Group E, emphasising the importance of respecting their French opponents despite their relatively limited European experience.
Klopp said, "Toulouse deserves our full respect. Their story is genuinely interesting, especially their victory in the French Cup last year. They are a young, talented team playing attractive football with a clear game plan. They earned a valuable point against PSG, so we must be well-prepared. Ultimately, it's about how we perform."
A victory would put Liverpool five points ahead in the group, positioning them favourably for the knockout stages. Klopp stressed the team's commitment to winning and acknowledged the readiness of his players for the competition.
Additionally, there's the potential return of Dutch forward Cody Gakpo, who has recovered from a knee injury sustained during Liverpool's defeat to Tottenham in September. Klopp stated, "Cody has been in full training since Sunday, which means he's available for the squad. We'll have to decide how to use him, but it's a positive development."
