“What a disaster!”: Jamie Carragher is stunned by what he witnessed a £160k-a-week Liverpool player do against Fulham.

Andy Robertson Not the Only One to Reflect After Liverpool’s Defeat to Fulham

Andy Robertson won’t be the sole Liverpool player needing some serious self-reflection following Fulham’s dominant display on Saturday.

However, the Scotland international played a key role in what was arguably Liverpool’s most disjointed first-half performance in the 2024/25 Premier League campaign.

Conceding three goals in under 15 minutes, the Reds found themselves overwhelmed, with Robertson’s costly mistake directly aiding Alex Iwobi’s opening goal. The left-back, reportedly earning £160k per week (via Capology), inexplicably attempted a lofted pass across Liverpool’s defensive third despite heavy Fulham pressure.

Jamie Carragher Left Stunned by Robertson’s Error

Jamie Carragher was visibly baffled by Robertson’s decision-making, struggling to find words to describe the mistake.

“What a mess! It’s such a poor pass from a player of Robertson’s caliber,” the former Liverpool defender said on Sky Sports.

“He then fails to make the header, and the ball deflects off him on its way in.”

Even considering Robertson’s inconsistent form this season, it’s difficult to comprehend why he took such a risk in that situation.

Arne Slot has rightly described the mistake as a ‘one-off’ error, and Liverpool will be hoping that’s the case as they prepare to face West Ham at Anfield next Sunday. A repeat of such defensive lapses simply cannot happen.

Liverpool Must Plan for the Future

While Robertson remains a valuable squad member, it’s hard to imagine Arne Slot keeping the 31-year-old as his long-term first-choice left-back.

With strong links to Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, it appears Liverpool are already setting their sights on the next generation.

That said, there is no desire to see Robertson depart this summer, and it seems more likely that Kostas Tsimikas will be the one making way in the left-back department.

Ultimately, Liverpool’s impressive 2024/25 campaign suggests tough decisions must be made in the summer. Progress may come at the expense of a few fan favorites, but if the Reds are to build on their title-winning form, some ruthless calls will be necessary.