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title: "Liverpool handed huge boost as Robertson passed fit for Atletico clash"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2020-03-11T07:00:00Z"
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# Liverpool handed huge boost as Robertson passed fit for Atletico clash

Andy Robertson is fit for Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid, according to the *Evening Standard*‘s [David Lynch](https://twitter.com/LynchStandard/status/1237370961403527171?s=20).

The Scot missed Saturday’s 2-1 win at home to Bournemouth, sitting the game out as a [precaution](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/jurgen-klopp-explains-andy-robertson-21649811).

Speaking to reporters, with quotes provided by [This Is Anfield](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2020/03/jordan-henderson-ready-for-atletico-but-alisson-facing-longer-layoff/), Robertson has declared himself available for selection against Atletico:

> My ankle’s felt good, since the winter it’s felt really good. That week off helped.
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> Friday in training, I just overstretched my hamstring, and \[we had\] a couple of interesting conversations and obviously I felt I was fine.
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> But the cautious approach was taken and Milly went on to be Man of the Match.
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> Perfect for the club, and I obviously managed to sit out and I’ll train today, so all good on that part.

Jurgen Klopp’s side are 1-0 down after the first leg last month, looking to reach the quarter-finals for a third season in a row.

### Read Liverpool Verdict

News of Robertson’s return is an enormous boost, considering the influence he has from left-back.

The 25-year-old provides constant energy and defensive nous – an average of [1.6 tackles and 1.5 clearances](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/115726/Show/Andrew-Robertson) per game this season –  not to mention attacking quality, with [two goals and seven assists](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/115726/Show/Andrew-Robertson) to his name this season.

While James Milner [played very well](https://www.thisisanfield.com/2020/03/liverpool-2-1-bournemouth-player-ratings/) at left-back against Bournemouth, he doesn’t provide natural width and pace down the left flank, which could be so important as the Reds will be tasked with breaking down a stubborn Atletico side.

Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold could see a lot of the ball if the visitors stay narrow and sit deep, so their end product must be at a high level.

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