The Reds defender, who captains his country, considers a compatriot who is now a national rival in the Premier League to be a “special” talent.
Liverpool left winger Andy Robertson admits that he and his Arsenal rival Kieran Tierney are “fed up” with the comparisons that continue to be made between the pair in their battle for Scotland’s starting position.
Two prominent Premier League artists seek to occupy the same position for their country.
Robertson, who is now a title winner in England at Anfield, is the usual choice to position himself to the left of Scotland’s defense as he now puts on the captain’s armband.
Many, however, feel that former Celtic star Tierney would be a better choice in that role after rediscovering form and fitness thanks to a £ 25 million ($ 31 million) move to Arsenal.
Robertson can appreciate why such a debate has been sparked, with Steve Clarke facing a welcome national team headache, but Glaswegian, 26, is increasingly tired of it.
He told the Blocking Tactics Podcast: “I’ve talked to KT about it before.
“He and I are probably sick of everyone comparing us. A good performance from each of us and one of us is better than the other. They are just two players playing at a good level.”
“It gets a little difficult when everyone in Scotland starts comparing you. Steve Clarke will have his own ideas and whatever he does is best for the team. Whether he plays against one of us or two of us, we both have to deal. with that.”
While Robertson started working after his move from Hull City to Liverpool in 2017, seeing him quickly earn a bill as one of the best left-handers in world football, Tierney had to overcome a series of obstacles after linking with Arsenal.
“KT is a fantastic player, I see him a lot and he is excellent at what he does,” said Robertson of a national and international rival.
“He’s had trouble with injuries, but now he’s back, he looks special.”
Tierney is looking to thrive under the brightest spotlights in North London, with his combative approach winning praise, and Robertson knows all about the challenges facing a compatriot.
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He added about the expectation he faces for the club and the country: “Playing for Liverpool has a lot of pressure on his shoulders, but wearing the armband for his country is probably bigger.”
“Some of my performances in a Scotland jersey in recent years have not been good enough.
“I spoke to Darren Fletcher about it. Sometimes when you play for Manchester United or Liverpool, even though you’re a left back, they might expect you to win the game from that position. It’s not possible.”
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