'Huge lift': Pat Nevin shares why Andy Robertson red card could actually be great news for Liverpool

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Andy Robertson must sit out of the next three games for Liverpool.

The Scotland international is serving the first of a three-match ban in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup clash against Southampton after picking up a straight red card in Saturday’s 2-2 draw against Fulham.

It was a result which cut Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premier League after Chelsea recorded a 2-1 win over Brentford.

Arne Slot boldly left his backline how it was despite Andy Robertson being sent off in just the 17th minute, and Liverpool were unfortunate not to take all three points in the end after battling admirably.

Now, Pat Nevin has shared why the red card might actually be a positive for Liverpool.

Pat Nevin says Liverpool will have received “huge lift” by how competitive they were with ten men

The Glaswegian told the BBC ahead of Southampton vs Liverpool: “The point against Fulham after being a goal down in 11 minutes and a man down after 17 felt like three.

“Knowing you can be competitive against good teams with only ten men gives the group a huge lift. Arne Slot frequently left three vs three at the back against Fulham with no covering player. Brave.

“Had it backfired he would have looked naive, but it worked. They increased their work rate, maintained 60% possession and managed not only to equalise twice, but were the team more likely to score at the end.

“His players will believe in him even more after he showed that he believed in them.”

Nevin makes a good point.

Despite having a numerical disadvantage for well over an hour, Liverpool still registered 16 shots and 62% possession – which should give the Reds a huge amount of confidence when they begin the game with 11 men against Southampton.

Liverpool could replace Andy Robertson

Despite spending many seasons as Europe’s best in his position, the Liverpool No.26 is starting to fade away this season.

Robertson struggled at Arsenal during the recent 2-2 draw, and as he approaches his 31st birthday in March, Liverpool are exploring fresh faces in that position.

TBR Football understand Liverpool like Bournemouth No.3 Milos Kerkez as well as Wolves No.3 Rayan Ait-Nouri.

Both operate on the left of defence, and as Robertson approaches the final 18 months of his contract, it seems like a change is being prepared for that department at Anfield.