How Liverpool could line up against Brighton after Andy Robertson injury scare
Liverpool will be sweating over the fitness of Andy Robertson ahead of their return to Premier League action.
The Reds face Brighton this Sunday in their first game after the international break. Liverpool will be determined to return to winning ways after the defeat to Manchester United in the FA Cup before the break.
Jurgen Klopp's side are second in the Premier League table and level on points with leaders Arsenal, who have a superior goal difference. Manchester City are one point behind in third, with the Gunners due to travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Pep Guardiola's team just a couple of hours after the Reds take on Brighton.
Liverpool were dealt a potential injury blow on Tuesday when Andy Robertson was withdrawn during Scotland's defeat to Northern Ireland. Reds defender Conor Bradley scored the winning goal in a 1-0 win for Northern Ireland at Hampden Park.
Robertson started the game but played just 37 minutes before being substituted. The Liverpool left-back suffered what appeared to be a potential ankle injury following a tackle from Trai Hume of Northern Ireland.
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As a result, Scotland boss Steve Clarke was forced to substitute Robertson before half-time due to a potential injury. Clark confirmed after the game that Robertson would be assessed by the Liverpool medical team in the coming days.
Klopp will be hoping that the injury to Robertson is not serious. However, it raises doubts over whether the Scotland captain will be available to face Brighton this Sunday.
If Robertson is unavailable then Klopp will still have a
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