Liverpool’s vice-captain has shared a brutally honest verdict following the Reds’ fourth straight Premier League defeat, admitting the team was “a yard off it” across the board during the 3-2 loss to Brentford.
Speaking to ALL RED Video after the match, Andy Robertson didn’t hold back, admitting Liverpool “didn’t do enough” both on and off the ball and “never got a grip on the game at all.”
Robertson: “We just didn’t fight hard enough”
Now in his ninth season at Anfield, the Scottish defender said:
> “You can’t come to Brentford and expect to just play them off the park. They’re fighters — they battle for every second ball, they fill the box, and we were a yard off it.”
Robertson also lamented another goal conceded from a long throw, saying it “played right into their hands” and left Liverpool chasing the game far too soon.
Manager Arne Slot echoed those concerns, admitting opponents have figured out how to exploit Liverpool’s weaknesses — especially from set pieces. Brentford’s opening goal, created from a flick-on that found Dango Ouattara at the back post, added to a worrying trend.
According to Opta Analyst, the Reds have now conceded first in six straight matches — their worst streak since 2021.
Robertson added:
> “We didn’t play our game at all. If we think we can just show up and control things, we’re in real trouble.”
He ended with a message of determination:
> “It’s all about hard work for better days. The fans travel everywhere for us — the only way to fix this is to work even harder.”
Why Robertson Must Start Ahead of Kerkez
Although Milos Kerkez grabbed his first goal for the club, Robertson’s leadership, defensive discipline, and experience remain unmatched.
Liverpool’s summer signings have brought fresh energy, but Robertson’s mentality and influence are crucial if the team hopes to regain control and solidity — especially when set-piece defending continues to be a major issue.
We’ve already seen his composure make a difference against Eintracht Frankfurt, and that presence is exactly what Liverpool needs now.
For Robertson, the message couldn’t be clearer:
> “It’s not enough to just play — we have to fight.”
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