Kostas Tsimikas just hinted at what he can offer Liverpool after injury blow ahead of Everton
Kostas Tsimikas boasts the best dribbling record in Euro 2024 qualifying, offering Liverpool some potential comfort as they prepare for life without Andy Robertson ahead of the Merseyside derby.
The international break always throws up one issue or another. This time for the Reds it came in the form of left-back Robertson injuring his shoulder whilst on Scotland duty four nights ago as manager Steve Clarke confirmed he would be sent back to the AXA Training Centre to be assessed.
While no official diagnosis has been given as of yet, the No.26's pained expression upon impact with Unai Simon and carrying his arm wrapped up in his shirt like a sling were not positive images to witness.
Should the 29-year-old be out for a lengthy spell, the first decision Jurgen Klopp will have to make is who starts at left-back in Saturday's clash with Everton at Anfield. As understudy for the last three years, Tsimikas looks the obvious candidate.
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'The Greek Scouser' has only made one substitute appearance in the Premier League so far in the current season, unleashed by Klopp primarily in other competitions.
This calls into question Tsimikas' readiness to match the tempo of his team-mates that are regulars, though his excellently whipped assist for Greece against the Republic of Ireland and his latest chart-topping dribbling statistic help to restore confidence the 27-year-old is ready to claim the potentially vacant spot.
After seven matches Greece sit third in Euro qualifying Group B, with France and the Netherlands currently ahead and in line to reach the finals in
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