Liverpool's win record with and without Andrew Robertson
- Liverpool will be missing Andrew Robertson for several months after shoulder surgery
- The left-back is a crucial memeber of Jurgen Klopp's team and will be sorely missed
- The Reds have performed better when the Scotsman has featured
It's been a long, long time since Liverpool have had to think beyond the dependable Andrew Robertson at left-back.
Arriving at Anfield back in the 2017/18 season after a promising couple of campaigns with Hull City, the Scotsman had to be patient. It took several months before Jurgen Klopp fully trusted the energetic defender, but once he claimed his starting spot in the side, there was no moving him.
Robertson has won every major trophy on offer since joining the Reds, proving one of the most devastating attacking full-backs in world football during that period. However, Liverpool now face an uncertain few months without the 29-year-old.
The left-back dislocated his shoulder on international duty with Scotland, requiring surgery to correct. As a result, he will be missing for three to four months, next seen in a red shirt in 2024.
But just how much will Liverpool miss the relentless full-back? Let's look at the Reds' record with and without Robertson.
Liverpool's win record with Andrew Robertson
Such has been his significance in the Liverpool backline, Robertson has made 275 appearances for the Reds since his debut in 2017. During that time he has played in seven different competitions and tournaments for the Merseyside club, racking up an astonishing nine goals and 63 assists from defence.
Out of these 275 games, Robertson has played in 180 Liverpool victories. That means the Reds have won 65% of all the matches he has featured in since joining the club.
In the Premier League, Robertson has a slightly higher 67% win ratio (137 wins from 201 matches), while in the Champions League it drops to 61% (31 wins from 51 matches).
In his 275 games, Robertson has endured just 48 draws and 47 losses, highlighting just how successful Liverpool have been with him at left-back. In the Premier League, he has a loss percentage of just 13% (26 defeats in 203 matches).
Liverpool's win record without Andrew Robertson
Since arriving at Anfield, Robertson has missed 71 matches for Liverpool in all competitions, out of which the Reds have won 49. That leaves Klopp's side with a 59% win ratio when the defender hasn't played, six percentage points lower than when he features.
Out of the 42 matches Liverpool have failed to win without Robertson, Liverpool have lost just nine, drawing the other 33. That gives the Reds a loss ratio of 13% in all competitions without the Scot, lower than the 17% ratio when he has been playing.
However, you have to consider that Robertson, as a first-choice starter, has often been rested in more straightforward fixtures in cup competitions, something that could skew Liverpool's win percentage without the left-back.
For example, Robertson didn't play in either of Liverpool's first two Europa League games this season, or their Carabao Cup clash with Leicester City. In previous campaigns, Robertson has missed routine wins over the likes of MK Dons, Lincoln City and Preston North End in the Carabao Cup, fixtures that could have boosted his win percentage had he featured.
Having generally been saved for Premier League and Champions League fixtures, Robertson's remarkable win percentage is even more impressive, and Liverpool are bound to miss him over the next few months.
Liverpool's record with and without Andrew Robertson since he joined the club
Andy Robertson | Matches played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
With | 275 | 180 | 48 | 47 | 65% |
Without | 71 | 49 | 33 | 9 | 59% |
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