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title: "Liverpool linked with signing left-back deputy for Robertson"
canonical: "https://readliverpoolfc.com/articles/liverpool-linked-with-signing-left-back-deputy-for-robertson/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Articles"
published: "2019-12-17T08:30:00Z"
modified: "2019-12-17T08:30:00Z"
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# Liverpool linked with signing left-back deputy for Robertson

Liverpool are interested in signing Mathieu Goncalves as backup to Andy Robertson, according to *L’Equipe*, via [https://sportwitness.co.uk/liverpool-looking-young-defender-france-face-competition-italy-need-depth-role/](https://sportwitness.co.uk/liverpool-looking-young-defender-france-face-competition-italy-need-depth-role/)*[Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/liverpool-looking-young-defender-france-face-competition-italy-need-depth-role/)*.

The Reds are lacking depth at full-back currently, with James Milner occasionally drafted in there and Yasser Larouci still unproven at the top level.

Should Robertson pick up a long-term injury, it would be an area of the pitch where Liverpool look light.

Goncalves is now seen as a left-back target, with the 18-year-old catching their eye for Toulouse this season.

Juventus are expected to provide competition for the Frenchman, though, and they are described as being ‘a step ahead’ of Liverpool.

### Read Liverpool Verdict

Goncalves remains unproven, in many ways, but he is an exciting prospect with a bright future ahead of him.

Jurgen Klopp’s ability to nurture young talent means Anfield would be the perfect next destination for him.

The hope is that he will mature into a top player over time, pushing Robertson hard for a regular starting berth, should Liverpool sign him.