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Robertson to Decide Liverpool Future Before World Cup

Published 27 March 2026

Scotland captain Andy Robertson has stated he will resolve his uncertain future at Liverpool before the national team departs for this summer's World Cup, prioritizing clarity ahead of the tournament. The 32-year-old left back, whose contract with the club expires at the end of the season, spoke to reporters at Hampden Park on Friday as Scotland prepared for their first pre-tournament friendly against Japan on Saturday evening.

Robertson, who joined Liverpool from Hull City in 2017, has enjoyed a trophy-laden nine-year spell at Anfield, including the Premier League title and Champions League. However, this season has been challenging for him under manager Arne Slot, with limited starts following the arrival of Hungarian defender Milos Kerkez. He has made 30 appearances across all competitions, starting 15, but has completed just nine full matches as Liverpool sit fifth in the Premier League, defending their title unsuccessfully.

Despite the frustrations at club level, Robertson emphasized that his focus remains on Scotland, who qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 28 years last November with a dramatic 4-2 victory over Denmark. "Will I make a decision before the...

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