Liverpool firmly brushed their critics to one side with a convincing 3-1 win in the FA Cup, away at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
It was a very different Reds display to the one Arne Slot’s men mustered up on Tuesday night, as a late flurry of goals from Wolverhampton Wanderers saw the bottom-of-the-table hosts clinch a dramatic 2-1 victory.
This time around, Slot and Co. showed off their class in comfortably getting the better of Rob Edwards’ Championship-destined side, as Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones scored some standout efforts in the one-sided affair.
Alongside those two Anfield regulars, Andy Robertson also got in on the goalscoring act, as the Scottish veteran rolled back the years with a classy individual display, to stick out as one of Liverpool’s main man of the match worthy nominations in the West Midlands.
Robertson’s superb showing vs Wolves
Robertson has struggled for game time this season, as the 31-year-old looks to be heading for the exit door, come the close of the bumpy campaign.
He reminded everyone why he has been a loyal servant at Anfield for so long, though, during the memorable win, particularly when he powered home this blistering strike to hand the Reds a much-needed one-goal lead, just moments into the second 45 minutes.
Further assisting Salah’s tap-in to extend the away side’s lead to 2-0, the number 26 will surely be demanding more starts, in place of Milos Kerkez, for the rest of the season to come.
Alan Shearer certainly feels that Robertson should be rewarded with more minutes when speaking on the Glaswegian’s exceptional outing at Molineux at the full-time whistle.
The former Newcastle United great, when speaking during the BBC coverage, stated that Robertson has been a “great professional” all season long, as he has had to consistently make do with a background role.
Robertson also opened up about his magnificent 90 minutes when speaking to TNT Sports post-match.
What Robertson said post-match
The experienced defender was beaming from ear-to-ear when speaking to the TNT Sports presenting crew at the final whistle.
He said, when commenting on his team bouncing back from mid-week disappointment: “The performance level wasn’t good enough on Tuesday night… there’s no coming away from that.”
We knew we had to show a bit more intensity today. I thought first half we controlled it, but in the second half we really stepped up.”
Robertson was also understandably delighted with his early second-half effort, with the Scotsman breaking his goal drought for the campaign, when the fierce strike got the better of a busy Sam Johnstone.
He said: “I don’t get many, so it’s always nice when one hits the back of the net like that!”
As soon as it left my foot, I knew I’d caught it well. It’s a great feeling to help the team in that way.”
Robertson is being a tad harsh on himself here, as he does boast a wonderful 13 goals and 69 assists overall for his side, during his lengthy 369-game spell on Merseyside.
This long stay could soon come to an end at the close of the campaign, heartbreakingly, with more displays such as the one served up on Friday night, surely making the Reds second-guess whether they sould offer their decorated Glaswegian an extended contract, or not.
