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Liverpool suffer huge injury blow as Andy Robertson suffers suspected dislocated shoulder in Scotland v Spain game


LIVERPOOL star Andy Robertson was forced off during Scotland’s match against Spain with a suspected dislocated shoulder.

The left-back clashed with goalkeeper Unai Simon in the first half, and appeared to be in pain.

Unai Simon lands on top of Andy RobertsonCredit: Reuters
Andy Robertson had to be leave the pitch in a makeshift slingCredit: Kenny Ramsay

Robertson, 29 , was treated by Scotland’s medical staff on the pitch.

After staying down the Liverpool defender had to be given treatment and led off by the Scottish medical team with his arm in a makeshift sling.

Nathan Patterson replaced him with a few minutes of the first half left of the crunch match.

Scotland ended up losing 2-0 in Seville after a wonder goal from Scott McTominay was cruelly ruled out by VAR.

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Goals from Spain’s Álvaro Morata and Oihan Sancet decided the game, which leaves Scotland waiting for Euro qualification.

There will be no panic in the Scottish camp though, as they will progress to Euro 2024 if Norway fail to beat Spain this Sunday.

If not, Scotland will have two more chances to get the job done themselves next month.

The injury to Robertson however is potentially a huge blow for Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.

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Liverpool have the Merseyside derby with Everton to look forward to on October 21.

Robertson has started every Premier League game for Liverpool so far this season.

If Robertson is ruled out with injury, Kostas Tsimikas would be his likely replacement.

The Greece international, 27, signed a long-term contract extension last month.

Liverpool are currently fourth in the Premier League after five wins, two draws and one defeat.

Klopp celebrated eight years in charge of the club last weekend.

The Reds drew 2-2 with Brighton to keep up their quest for another Premier League title.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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