Soccer

Andy Robertson faces shoulder surgery and long lay-off

Andy Robertson faces a lay-off with a shoulder injury (Isabel Infantes/PA)
Andy Robertson faces a lay-off with a shoulder injury (Isabel Infantes/PA)
By Carl Markham, PA

Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is to have surgery on a shoulder injury.

The Scotland captain sustained the problem on international duty and is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Andy Robertson collides with Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon, right
Andy Robertson collides with Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon, right (Isabel Infantes/PA)

“It looks like surgery will be the best,” said manager Jurgen Klopp.

“That means he will be out for a while. Shoulder surgery is not an easy one.”