Liverpool's Robertson to Exit on Free Transfer

Liverpool FC faces a turbulent end to the season following left-back Andy Robertson's announcement that he will depart the club on a free transfer at the end of the campaign, joining forward Mohamed Salah in exiting Anfield. The 32-year-old Robertson, who has made 373 appearances since arriving from Hull City in 2017, confirmed his decision on Thursday after nine years that included two Premier League titles, a Champions League triumph, and multiple domestic cups under managers Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot.

Salah, 33, revealed his departure last month, marking the end of an era for two pillars of Liverpool's most successful period in recent history. Their exits, both on expiring contracts, leave the squad short on experience. With Robertson and Salah gone, Wataru Endo, Alisson Becker, Virgil van Dijk, and Joe Gomez would remain as the only players over 28, though uncertainties linger over Endo's and Gomez's futures.

The departures come amid a challenging season for the reigning Premier League champions. Liverpool sit fifth in the table, six points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa with seven games remaining. The expanded Champions League format offers a potential lifeline, as fifth...