Andy Robertson admits he looked up to Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard growing up
Former Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has left an underlying impact at the club. It looks as if his impact on the Anfield side continues to take shape even years after he left the club.
Marauding left-back Andy Robertson revealed that Gerrard was his idol growing up. The 26-year-old admitted to the fact in a Twitter Q and A organized by him on the popular social platform.
Thierry Henry or Steven Gerrard https://t.co/k2V9mY7agz
— Andy Robertson (@andrewrobertso5) March 19, 2020
Alongside Thierry Henry, Gerrard inspired Robertson to rise through the ranks. He is today one of Liverpool’s best players and one of the best left-backs in the world.
It is not the first time that the Scotsman has admitted to the fact. Back in an interview in 2015, he admitted to the same. Robertson played for Hull City back then and was a relative unknown. He made the move to Liverpool in 2017 and has gone on to establish himself as a top dog in his position.
Andy Robertson's footballing idol? Steven Gerrard (and this as back in 2015!)
Impeccable taste ✔️ pic.twitter.com/nSPI7IS3dr
— Empire of the Kop (@empireofthekop) January 16, 2018
A compatible duo indeed
Both Liverpool fullbacks play a pivotal role in Jurgen Klopp’s system. Their significant contribution at both ends of the pitch is a pivotal reason for the team’s recent success.
Both of them share a good rapport on and off the pitch. This understanding shows on the pitch as they are constantly seen making passes to each other. One another thing they share in common is their footballing hero.
Trent Alexander-Arnold also sees Gerrard as his hero and hopes to emulate the former star’s success at Anfield. Having come up through the Reds youth system, he had previously thanked Gerrard for inspiring him in his journey.
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The Premier League is the one trophy that eluded Gerrard in his storied career on Merseyside. It now looks as if he has inspired two vital cogs in the current Liverpool side as they aim to go one further. The legacy of the Reds skipper will live on in the accomplishments of both Robertson and TAA.
