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title: "“Not exactly Alonso” – Robertson makes brilliant dig at Oxlade-Chamberlain"
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published: "2021-02-24T14:00:00Z"
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# “Not exactly Alonso” – Robertson makes brilliant dig at Oxlade-Chamberlain

Andy Robertson has had a brilliant dig at Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, claiming he’s “not exactly Xabi Alonso” in training.

The Scot is seen as one of the jokers in Liverpool’s dressing room, never too far away from pranks and [humorous videos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFTizJD3_WE).

Oxlade-Chamberlain has mocked Robertson’s ability in a rondo exercise in training, but the left-back was quick to bite back.

In quotes provided by the [https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-training-robertson-oxalde-chamberlain-19902378](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-training-robertson-oxalde-chamberlain-19902378)*[Liverpool Echo](https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-training-robertson-oxalde-chamberlain-19902378)*, Robertson said his colleague was no Xabi Alonso himself, alluding to the Spanish icon’s quality during his time at Anfield:

> Ox has it in for me. To be honest, yesterday was probably my best performance in a rondo that I’ve ever done.

> I walked off there thinking I was the main man, but unfortunately I don’t get that feeling a lot! I’m usually running about in the middle like a headless chicken.

> I’m not the best at them, I’ll give him that, but he’s not exactly Xabi Alonso at them either, to be fair!

### Read Liverpool Verdict

It is typical Robertson behaviour and part of what makes him such an important member of the squad.

Not only is he a world-class full-back, but he has an infectious personality that rubs off on his teammates.

It is good to see Robertson in positive spirits despite Liverpool’s woes, at a time when Jurgen Klopp needs his players to be in a strong mindset.

The Scotland captain hasn’t registered an assist since the [7-0 win at Crystal Palace](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/115726/Fixtures/Andrew-Robertson) on December 19th, however, highlighting his drop-off in form.