Robertson Injures Ankle Against Bilbao, Klopp: We Don't Know How Serious It Is, Which Is Obviously Quite Painful

Andrew Robertson (Twitter @andrewrobertso5)

JAKARTA - Andy Robertson picked up an ankle injury when Liverpool faced Athletic Bilbao in a pre-season friendly that ended in a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Sunday. How is the condition of the Reds' mainstay left-back?

Coach Jurgen Klopp said Robertson would undergo a scan on Monday to determine the extent of the injury and the probability that the Scotland captain would feature in Liverpool's season opener.

That is, so far, the interpreter admitted that he did not know the extent of the injury suffered by the player.

"Right now we obviously don't know how serious the injury is. What is clear is quite painful and enough to make Andy withdrawn," said Klopp, quoted by Antara from the club's official website after the match.

"You can probably see it more clearly on screen than us, but when he gets the ball in front of his foot before spraining his ankle."

"The pain is starting to subside, but we can't say anything before a further review tomorrow. He will undergo a scan and we will know more about his condition," he added.

Robertson was trying to stop the Bilbao players' attacks on the left side of the Liverpool defence, before falling to the ground groaning in pain in front of the fans who packed the Kop stands.

It took almost three minutes for Robertson to be treated by the medical team before being carried off the pitch and replaced by youngster Owen Beck as the second half began.

Andy Robertson will undergo a scan on Monday to determine the extent of the ankle injury he suffered against Athletic Club.

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 8, 2021

Liverpool still have one more pre-season game at home to Osasuna on Monday local time at Anfield.

The Reds are scheduled to start the 2021/22 Premier League season by traveling to Carrow Road to face promoted Norwich City on Saturday, August 14.