Robertson Accepts the Criticism, Maps Liverpool’s Comeback Road

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In the eye of a storm surrounding Liverpool this season, Scottish defender Andy Robertson admitted that the criticisms aimed at the team are absolutely deserved, urging teammates to stay off social media as much as possible while insisting that the good days will return despite a sharp downturn in results.

Liverpool have endured their worst spell in the league in years, suffering a sixth defeat in seven Premier League games after a 3-0 thrashing by Nottingham Forest at Anfield last Saturday.

The setback leaves the club 11th, marking the first time in more than a decade that they sit in the lower half of the table.

Despite strong backing for Dutch coach Arne Slot since taking charge, pressure has grown with every game, especially after the club spent around £450 million on summer signings without translating it into results; club legend Jamie Carragher even described the situation as a huge mess.

Ahead of the clash with PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League on Wednesday evening, Slot himself admitted feeling a pinch of guilt for the so-called silly and unbelievable collapse that has hit the team.

Robertson’s Call to Unity

Robertson, a senior figure in the dressing room, said the current period is the toughest he’s ever faced, acknowledging the squad is far from the standard expected.

In an interview on the Sky Sports podcast One on One, the defender said: “The standards at this club have been upheld for many years. When we fall below them, the criticism grows.”

He added: “We can’t argue with the criticisms now. They are deserved because of our position and our recent results. But our job is to pull together and restore the best version of ourselves.”

Robertson stressed that the team has enough quality to get back on track, but it will happen only if confidence is rebuilt and everyone stays united. “Staying inside our training bubble, focusing on the details, is what will give us the best chance to get out of this crisis.”

On the question of whether some players have lost faith, he replied: “Perhaps… for each player that’s true in his own way.” He argued that experienced players must ensure it doesn’t spread and that you don’t become world class overnight; matches can flip from world-beater to benched in an instant, which fuels doubt.

Crucially, he urged the team not to dwell on negative social media or comments, to focus on themselves and the club. “The big names here have always found a way to block the noise and stay true to the plan,” he said, and the rest of the squad should follow now more than ever.

He concluded that the club’s league position is not acceptable and will change only through hard work and better performances. If Liverpool can do that quickly, the climb back starts now.

Robertson also addressed the moment when some fans left Anfield early after the defeat to Nottingham Forest; he understood their frustration but stressed that continued support from the stands remains crucial.

The players know what is at stake: when the fans are at their best, the team is at their best too, and it’s time to give them something worthy of their chants.

In short, the captain’s message is clear: the club must pull together, raise its level, and begin the ascent again.

Punchline 1: If confidence were a goal, Liverpool would be champions by now—alas, the dressing room’s Wi‑Fi is stronger than the morale.

Punchline 2: As a seasoned comedian might joke, in football as in life, the best comebacks start after embracing the chaos and pretending the scoreboard is just a suggestion.