Liverpool made a decisive decision by refusing to let Andy Robertson move to Tottenham, despite the fact that the Scottish defender only has a contract until the end of the season and wants to play more.
The Kop did not give the green light for Robertson to join Tottenham in the winter transfer window, although Spurs unexpectedly approached this left-back in the context of a defense shortage of personnel.
Robertson's contract with the Anfield club will expire in the summer, and the 31-year-old player is said to be considering his future as he no longer holds a regular starting role. However, after initial exchanges with Tottenham, Liverpool came to the conclusion that they could not let their vice-captain leave at the present time.
The Kop's leadership has considered the possibility of calling back Kostas Tsimikas from Roma after a loan period to make a backup option for Milos Kerkez - who has taken the starting spot on the left flank this season. However, coach Arne Slot still considers Robertson an important factor in the remainder of the season.
This is clearly shown when the Dutch strategist brought Robertson on in the second half of the defeat to Bournemouth last weekend, admitting that Kerkez was not fit enough to play the full 90 minutes. In the context of a tight schedule, especially the key match in the Champions League against Qarabag coming soon, Liverpool determined they needed the depth of experience that Robertson brought.
The decision to keep the Scottish defender means that Liverpool may lose him completely on a free transfer in the summer. However, the Anfield team accepts this risk to ensure the stability of the force in the important period of the season.
On Tottenham's side, this is a strong blow to coach Thomas Frank's personnel plan. Spurs want to recruit Robertson after Ben Davies suffered a long-term injury, although Destiny Udogie and Djed Spence can still play on the left when needed.
Pressure is increasingly high on Frank, who has just continued to suffer a wave of criticism from fans after the 2-2 draw against Burnley. The inability to convince Liverpool to release Robertson further hinders Spurs' plan to strengthen their forces.
