Liverpool have sadly been handed a fresh injury blow towards the tail end of the March international break, with Andy Robertson limping out of Scotland’s defeat to Northern Ireland last night.

While fellow Reds full-back Conor Bradley had the honour of scoring the winning goal (his first for his country), the 30-year-old endured misery on a personal and collective level following his nation’s second loss in five days.

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Our number 26 hobbled off during the first half with ankle damage resulting from a robust challenge from Trai Hume, and his international boss Steve Clarke shared an update on what’ll happen next for the left-back.

The 60-year-old said (via The Athletic): “We’ll assess him. He’ll go back to his club and they’ll assess him. Hopefully, he’s back soon.”

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Robertson’s injury was the last thing that Liverpool needed going into a hectic seven-week period during which their fate in the Premier League and Europa League will be determined.

We’ll likely have to wait at least another couple of days before we get an informed hint of a timeline as to how long he may be sidelined, with Jurgen Klopp bound to be asked for an update later this week when he holds his pre-match press conference before the Brighton game on Sunday.

It isn’t just the Reds who suffered in that regard over the international break, either, as Manchester City are left sweating on Kyle Walker and John Stones after they limped out of England’s friendlies against Brazil and Belgium respectively.

If Robertson is to face a few weeks out injured, at least Liverpool have the capable Kostas Tsimikas to come straight in. Unlike his fellow left-back, the 27-year-old won’t be going to Euro 2024 after Greece lost on penalties to Georgia in their play-off yesterday.

Fingers crossed that the upcoming scan on the Scot’s ankle problem shows no major damage, and that he’ll be back playing for LFC sooner rather than later.

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Steve Clarke has appeared to hint at how long Liverpool might be without Andy Robertson due to his shoulder injury.

The Reds left-back was forced out of Scotland’s 2-0 defeat in Spain last Thursday and is set to be sidelined for the foreseeable future.

Although no formal timeline has yet been placed on how long he’ll be out of action, the 29-year-old’s national team coach may have given some indication judging by comments he made ahead of their friendly against France on Tuesday night.

When asked whether Robertson would be back for Scotland’s final two Euro 2024 qualifiers in mid-November, Clarke replied (via Liverpool Echo): “If he’s fit for next month, it’s great. If he’s not fit for next month then hopefully he’ll be fit as soon as possible for his club.”

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Clarke seems hopeful of having his captain back for the double header against Georgia and Norway in a month’s time, although he also seemed open to the possibility of Robertson missing those two games.

On that basis, it seems eminently possible that the 29-year-old could miss Liverpool’s seven matches in the intervening period, including the Merseyside derby on Saturday and the two Europa League clashes against Toulouse.

If the Scotland skipper is fit enough to represent his country next month, though, it’d offer Jurgen Klopp a huge boost ahead of our first match following that international break, the visit to Manchester City on 25 November.

In the meantime, the Reds look set to depend on Kostas Tsimikas to fill the left-back role, with Neil Jones suggesting that 19-year-old Luke Chambers could possibly start in Europe or the Carabao Cup during Robertson’s time in the treatment room.

Whoever is trusted in that position will need to step up so that the Scotsman’s absence isn’t too damaging to Liverpool’s early season momentum, which had been checked by the dropped points to Tottenham and Brighton.

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Andy Robertson dreamed that Scotland’s game against Spain would be the one where he helped his nation book a place for EURO 2024 but instead it ended in a 2-0 defeat and a shoulder injury.

Speaking after the game, manager Steve Clarke provided an update: “Obviously he’s hurt his shoulder. We’ll have a look, obviously he’ll go back to his club.

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“It always seems to happen when you lose one player in a position, so we lose Kieran [Tierney] off the left side… Andy’s picked up a shoulder injury, so we’ll see how it is.

“We’ll see how it settles down and hopefully he’s good for his club as quickly as possible and he’s ready to help us in November.”

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It seems clear that our left-back won’t be featuring in his nation’s next match, with confirmation there that he’ll be sent back to Merseyside because of the injury that he’s sustained.

This will place his participation in the upcoming Merseyside Derby in serious doubt too and that will be a huge worry for Jurgen Klopp, given the fixtures we have on the horizon.

You can watch Steve Clarke’s comments on Andy Robertson (from 4:52) via Viaplay Sports UK on YouTube:

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Scotland manager Steve Clarke has pleaded patience regarding the burgeoning talent that is Liverpool youngster Ben Doak.

The 17-year-old earned glowing praise for his performances in pre-season and has featured once in the Premier League already this term, with his inclusion in the Reds’ Europa League squad set to offer him further opportunities to impress.

He’s been backed by Nat Phillips to ‘become a great player’ and further showcased his star quality with an eye-catching display for his country’s under-21 side against their Spanish counterparts earlier this week.

Clarke was complimentary of Doak’s performance in that game but batted away questions of potentially fast-tracking the teenager into the senior Scotland squad for their October fixtures.

As per Edinburgh Evening News, the 60-year-old said: “Let’s just see how things pan out. He is a young man, he is a very exciting talent, but sometimes you have to let them grow a bit.  

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Scotland manager Steve Clarke has claimed, unapologetically, that he wants to field Andy Robertson v Israel – despite the left-back currently having an injury hamstring.

‘Andy’s injury is a little bit more significant than everybody else’s… But we’ve still got a few days to go before we get to Israel – so he’s coming with us. He’s on the plane,” he said.

Scotland have already qualified for the Euros next summer after Robbo played 120 minutes v Serbia and injured his hamstring while skippering his country to penalty victory.

But Clarke wants to risk making it worse by fielding him in Israel – which to be honest – infuriates us given our current plight.

At least there are no international breaks for another four months after this, as we can’t cope with them anymore.

"He's coming with us, he is on the plane and hopefully he is fit and available"

Steve Clarke gave an update on Andy Robertson's injury. #LFC pic.twitter.com/Jtii5TNYI8

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Clarke knows exactly how the fans feel more…
(Let’s fix it)

Dirk Kuyt agent confirms that Dirk could move away this summer more…
(NO) 

Stevie G get the nod for the LFC Player of the Month for March more…
(We need more like we saw against Everton)

Dalglish will not walk away from Liverpool more…
(YNWA) 

Kenny wished Tom Finney a happy 90th birthday more…
(Happy Birthday) 

The King confirms that Doni will be replacing Reina for the games that he is suspended more…
(Good luck Doni) 

He is also very impressed with the response of the players during training more…
(Let’s bounce back)

Losing games is new to Kenny more…
(YNWA) 

Downing insists that we must build on the FA Cup boost more…
(Yes we must)

Lucas keeps making improvement more…
(YNWA) 

Hernanes is being linked again more…
(Humm) 

The kids at the academy are helping out the community  more…
(YNWA)

And Lucas too more…
(YNWA)

Excellent news about Muamba returning home in a week more…
(Get well soon) 

Balotelli smashed up his car more…
(Just another day in Mario Paradise) 

The Toffees got themselves in e-mail trouble more…
(ROFL)

And finally Tony Pulis refers to Twitter users as Herberts more…
(Can Herbert part the bus?) 

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Kick off is at 7:45PM, COME ON REDS LET’s BOOK OUR WEMBLEY TRIP

If we beat or tie Man City tonight we will face Cardiff in the final more…
(It will be Gerrard vs Gerrard)

Stevie will not allow the players to talk about Wembley more…
(Good one Stevie, keep them focused)

Steve Clarke is determined to be positive more…
(YNWA) 

Didi tells the Reds to stop Silva more…
(Yes we have to stop him tonight)

Kenny urges the players to lift the fans more…
(YES)

The King also defends his public attack on the players more…
(YNWA Kenny) 

Aguero “Owen was my boyhood hero”  more…
(LOL) 

Aldo insists that we can’t play too defensively against City more…
(Attack, Attack, Attack)

The former striker also insists that we need a holding midfielder against them more…
(Gosh I miss Lucas)

The LFC legend also wants the players to win it for the fans more…
(Yes)

Aldo “Liverpool fans owe a lot to Paul Rice” more…
(Yes we do)

There is more and more talk of Esteban Granero more…
(Humm)

And also Pablo Hernandez more…
(Humm)

Pepe Reina is afraid that we are 3 years away from challenging for the title more…
(3 years? I will take that)

Stevie G. “Calling for Kenny’s head after just one loss is ludicrous” more…
(Couldn’t agree more) 

Enrique and Coates play table tennis more…
(Ping Pong)

Speaking of Ping Pong, Fergie wants the United fans to be calm more…
(Relax don’t do it when you want to suck to it)

The Merseyside Police have issued a statement ahead of the Man Utd game more…
(Humm) 

And Aldo is also looking forward to this weekend’s game more…
(Bring them on)

Hendo claims he is not copying Gerrard more…
(He should copy Stevie)

The reserves lost to Blackburn yesterday more…
(Gutted) 

And finally the trial of the man who racially abused Stan Collymore has been adjourned more…
(Lock the clown up)

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Terrible loss yesterday more…
(Something is not clicking)

Kenny slams the players for the attitude more…
(Agree) 

Very sad to hear that one of the founding members of SOS has passed away more…
(RIP Paul Rice)

The U18s tied with Man City yesterday more…
(YNWA) 

Steve Clarke wants Skrtel to be more agressive more…
(LOL)

Milos Krasic is being linked again more…
(Humm)

And of course Lennon and Zaha more…
(If I am not mistaken we have linked with Lennon since 1940)

And the Spanish press are claiming the Suarez has already begun negotiations with Real Madrid more…
(Here we go again)

YNWA we mean it more…
(Great story)

RIP Milan Miljanic more…
(To the friends and family YNWA) 

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It has been revealed that Brad Pitt is a Liverpool fan more…
(Oh Yeah)

Kenny talks on how Liverpool doesn’t fear Manchester City more…
(Agree)

The King also talks on how Carra understands why he is on the bench more…
(He will likely captain the side against Chelsea)

And Dalglish also warns the stars not to disrupt the harmony of the squad more…
(No, Sky took it out of context)  

He also talks on how Charlie was worth the wait more…
(He needs to work on those famous corners though)

Charlie loves Liverpool more…
(Feeling is mutual) 

Steve Clarke is ready for the City challenge more…
(Bring them on)

Jan Molby believes that the 12th man will make the difference tomorrow more…
(Yes)

Lawro believes that Suarez is the closest thing L.F.C. has had to Kenny more…
(Yeah true) 

Congrats to AFC Liverpool who have been awarded Charter Standard Status more…
(YNWA)

Rushie is stirring up enthusiasm in Dubai more…
(Legend)

Youngster Peter Aylmer talks about life in the Academy more…
(Future is bright)

Rafa recommends a formation of an U21 league more…
(Great idea)

This kid looks exactly like Suarez
(Just cant’ get enough)

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Stevie G. is making good progress more…
(Happy to hear that however no date for his return is set)

Kenny talks about how we defended against Chelsea more…
(YNWA)

The King talks on how Coates has a long career ahead of him at LFC more…
(YNWA) 

It looks like we might get some goal-line technology next season more…
(Bring it on)

Danny Wilson hopes for some action against Chelsea more…
(Probably he will)

Mike Marsh praises youth goalie Tyrell Belford more…
(YNWA)

Charlie Adam believes that Steve Clarke can improve all the players more…
(Steve is great)

And Lille have slapped a 50 million Euro fee on Hazard more…
(Joe for Eden, fair?)

Kenny reveals that there is no deal in place for Joe Cole yet more…
(Humm)

The King also talks on how Andy Carroll is currently playing his best football more…
(Yeah another two brilliant goals against City would be nice) 

Amoo is doing very well at Bury more…
(Don’t get too comfortable, we will need you back)

And we are being linked with Lars Bender more…
(Humm)

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Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow American Reds (You’ll Never Eat Turkey Alone)

The Hillsborough disaster panel apologises after the release of the first documents revealing that tissue samples were taken from victims more…
(JFT96)

James Murdoch has resigned for the executive board of The S*n more…
(So his so called apology came after he resigned)

Chelsea – Liverpool was the most watched EPL game ever in the US more…
(Good and all those plastic fans saw Chelsea lose)

Enrique is disappointed by Spain’s snub more…
(Don’t worry Jose you have LFC)

Kenny praises the players after the reserves beat Sunderland 5-1 more…
(YNWA) 

Martin Kelly loves learning from Glen Johnson more…
(YNWA) 

Steve Clarke is not surprised by Maxi’s impact more…
(No one is)

Interesting on how FSG’s racing outfit is contracting in the US more…
(Probably they over-extended themselves)

Lille could keep Cole more…
(OK)

We are being linked with Roberto Soldado more…
(Humm)

And also from Benjamin Corgnet Dijon more…
(Tis the season)

Rafa opens a new special needs school in Thornton more...
(Legend)

A new reality show will give one lucky winner an opportunity to play for L.F.C. more…
(Excellent news) 

And LFCTV is looking for 3 young presenters more…
(Great stuff) 

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The FA has charged Luis Suarez with racism more…
(Bullsh*t)

The club has issued a statement more…
(YNWA Luis)

Luis will plead innocent more…
(Because he is) 

However if he is found guilty he will face a 6 match ban more…
(Insane)

The youngsters lost to Sporting Lisbon 5-1 in the NextGEN series more…
(YNWA) 

Aquilani set for Milan stay more…
(Let us see if this happens now)

And so does Cole more…
(He is loving life with Lille) 

Blatter claims that there is no racism in football more…
(That is why the FA charged Suarez because they hate Blatter so much and will do anything to prove him wrong including a Bullsh*t charge.) 

Clarke “Kelly can play centre-back” more…
(YNWA)

Stevie G talks on how Luis is an eye opener more…
(Just can’t get enough)

And on how Downing made the right move more…
(YNWA)

Stevie also talks on how the new signings must deliver more…
(YES) 

Jordan Henderson talks on how England’s U21 must be ruthless more…
(Even LFC has to be)

Morgo loves to score against Man Utd more…
:-)

Bob Paisley once took offence at a critical fan letter more…
(Imagine if he witnessed the modern keyboard warriors)

Glen Hysen wants the club to sign more players in the January transfer window more…
(Yes) 

The club is opening another Bootroom Cafe’ more…
(Great way of generating income, we should open one in Manchester) 

There is a rumour linking us with Diego more…
(Let the crazy season begin)

There is more talk of Lucas Rodrigues more…
(Humm)

In Spain they are linking us with Ryad Boudebouz more…
(How many signings did the Marca get correct? LOL)

And of course the Daily Mail joins in, linking us with Admir Mehmedi more…
(It is the Daily Mail)

And also with Philippe Coutinho more…
(Daily Mail on overdrive)

Barry Bannan is also being linked by some quarters more…
(Wait wasn’t he just charged with an M6 crash?)

And so is Ferderico Fazio more…
(And there will be more names)

And someone is suggesting that Kuyt could be on his way to Ajax more…
(BS)

Paul Dalglish has been named head coach of Austin Aztex more…
(Good luck Paul)

Jay Spearing is helping out in the community more…
(YNWA)

More transparency from the club being shown as they issue the ticket allocation for the Swansea game more…
(This is incredible, very interesting)

And finally Barca have issued an ultimatum to UEFA to expand the Champions League or else  more…
(It would be cool if there was a European Super League)

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The club is close in choosing  a naming partner for the new stadium more…
(No tongue twisters)

Carra admits that he could retire next year more…
(NO, you are not going to beat Cally’s record) 

Steve Clarke talks about how Stevie will step it up more…
(Agree)

Ian Rush is excited by Kenny’s options more…
(YNWA) 

A feature on Liverpool FC TV talks about managerial styles inspired by LFC more…
(nice)

United could be without their reserve keeper when they visit more…
(Good, their No 1 keeper is worse, LOL) 

Jack Robinson scored for England’s U19 on Wednesday more…
(Excellent)

If you missed it Jordan Henderson did a Twitter chat more…
(Time to get your own account Jordan)

We are being linked with Luuk De Jong more…
(Hummm) 

And there is ticket info for the WBA game more…
(Let us get them)

And finally the club reveals the Supporter of the month more…
(Great idea and congrats Dan) 

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The youngsters beat Molde 3-0 yesterday more…
(YNWA)

Glen Johnson has been ruled out of the derby more…
(Which means he will most likely face United)

However Daniel Agger is back in training more…
(Don’t think he will make Sunday however) 

Kenny says that the new boys are ready for the derby more…
(Bring on the bitters) 

Here is the King’s press conference in full
(They are always great) 

Dirk Kuyt believes that Suarez can get better more…
(Just can’t get enough)

Steve Clarke gives a little training insight more…
(Interesting) 

Jordan Henderson talks about all the young talented English players more…
(YNWA)

Distin compares Suarez to Aguero more…
(No, Suarez is better)

Talk on Jonjo going to Blackpool on loan more…
(We are going to loan them a player after they tore our hearts out over Adam last January?) 

And finally Roy Hodgson chimes in on the Tevez saga more…
(Hey now that is a good idea. Tevez can play under Roy and try to catch all the hoof balls)

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30 years ago today the Great Bill Shankly passed away

Karen Gill (Shankly’s grand-daughter) talks on how her grandpa would have backed Kenny 100% more…
(YNWA)

Ronnie Moran has thanked fans more…
(Get well soon Ronnie)

Steve Clarke has defending our start of the season more…
(YNWA)

The date of the Carling Cup tie has been confirmed – Oct 26th more…
(7:45PM kickoff, it is a Wednesday and we are away to Stoke) 

Souness has called Carlos Tevez a disgrace more…
(No Comment)

Charlie Adam is relishing to play in the derby more…
(Go get ’em Charlie)

Dirk Kuyt wants to continue his derby goalscoring record more…
(Yes you can)

However this is not stopping the rumour-mill from linking him with other clubs more…
(BS)

The Kuytmeiser talks on how Voronin made him a hero more…
(ROFL) 

And Malaga after Reina? more…
(Pepe will not go to Malaga)

Collymore believes that Bellamy’s arrival is bad news for Carroll more…
(I disagree, I think it will raise his level like we saw against Wolves)

Joe Cole believes that his new team mate Eden Hazard is a class act more…
(We know that) 

Enrique is loving life at LFC more…
(YNWA)

He admits to watching Ashley Cole videos more…
(Hopefully they are football ones ;-) )

Tim Cahill is expected to feature in the derby more…
(Bring him on)

The club is working closely with the City for a good cause more…
(YNWA) 

Martin Kelly, Jonjo Shelvey & Jordan Henderson are in the England U-21 squad more…
(Good luck, stay safe) 

And finally Titus Bramble has been arrested on drug and rape charges more…
(Tevez called to thank him for taking the heat from him)

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