Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson acknowledged the significant challenge facing his team in their pursuit of the Premier League title, stating they have a “huge uphill battle” ahead. The admission comes after Liverpool’s recent 3-1 defeat against Arsenal, a result that left them trailing the league leaders.
Robertson’s comments reflect the reality of a highly competitive Premier League season where multiple teams are vying for the championship. Currently, Liverpool sit fourth in the table, two points behind Arsenal and Manchester City. While the season is still in its early stages, the gap to the top and the strength of their rivals present a considerable obstacle. Robertson emphasized the need for consistent performance and enhancement if Liverpool are to have any chance of reclaiming the title they won in 2020.
“We certainly know we have a huge uphill battle to try and retain the title,” Robertson said, speaking after the Arsenal match. “We need to be near perfect. We need to win a lot of games. We need teams to maybe drop points, which is always hard to come by.”
The Liverpool left-back also highlighted the areas where the team needs to improve, including consistency and capitalizing on opportunities. He acknowledged that the team’s recent form has been below par and that they need to rediscover their winning momentum.
Liverpool will next face Burnley at anfield on Saturday, November 11th, a match they are heavily favored to win. Though, Robertson stressed that every game is crucial in this tightly contested title race and that they cannot afford any more slip-ups. The outcome of this match, and subsequent fixtures, will be pivotal in determining Liverpool’s title aspirations.
