Liverpool defender reveals he has been playing through pain for FIVE months | OneFootball

Summer has been an intensive period for elite footballers across Europe. After concluding the fight for domestic honours, many quickly jetted off to Germany for the European Championships.

Then, after a shortened break, it's been back to the grind, with the Premier League action returning last week.

For Liverpool's Andy Robertson, it has been particularly tough. Ever since suffering an ankle ligament issue during Scotland’s friendly against Northern Ireland during the March international break, the left-back has been playing through the pain barrier.

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Robertson was injured at Euro 2024

Robertson, who was a surprise starter in Liverpool's 2-0 Premier League victory over Ipswich, opened up about his injury struggles following the match.

Speaking to journalists after the Ipswich game, the left-back detailed the challenges he faced over the past few months.

“I was playing in pain from March onwards,” he admitted, as reported in the Mail.

“It was a really important time for the club and then a really important time for my country. I hoped that the three weeks off [prior to the Euros] would have settled things down, but it did not, and I needed a wee bit longer.”

Pre-season friendly Liverpool v Las Palmas Andrew Robertson of Liverpool shoots on goal during the Pre-season friendly match Liverpool vs Las Palmas at Anfield, Liverpool, United Kingdom, 11th August 2024 Photo by Cody Froggatt/News Images Copyright: xCodyxFroggatt/NewsxImagesx

A reset needed

The 30-year-old defender was notably absent from most of Liverpool’s pre-season friendlies, but during this period, Robertson could focus on maintaining his fitness levels despite being unable to train with the team.

“I managed to get my fitness up to a really good level in terms of not being with the team, which was hugely frustrating,” he explained.

However, Robertson has now revealed he is pain-free for the first time in five months — a significant boost for Liverpool, especially under new manager Arne Slot, who is implementing a new playing philosophy.

“I felt fit on Saturday, I feel good. I am pain-free for the first time in five months,” Robertson said.

“There’s still lots to learn for all of us – it’s a completely new way of playing and a new philosophy. It will take a lot of time, of course."

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