Liverpool left-back Kostas Tsimikas put in another impressive display in the Reds’ win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League last night.
The Greek international has caught the eye when given the opportunity by manager Jurgen Klopp this season and fans on Twitter are debating whether he should be favoured ahead of current first-choice Andy Robertson:
This guy is so underrated what a signing by Jurgen Klopp. No1 knew about him; exactly like Robbo. Klopp continues to play 4D chess. 🥺🔥👏🏾
— The Frontman😈 (@Kiro_LFC) November 4, 2021
I’d love too see him get a run in the team, no more Robbo playing them onside when rest of the defence is trying too play them off
— Scouse-Jambo (@martynb27) November 4, 2021
Had a really good game last night, I think he can challenge Robertson for his spot and get the best out of both of them.
— Tony C93 (@tony_coonan) November 4, 2021
On fire
— Red (@TheRedm0nster) November 4, 2021
Yeh the lad is amazing. Great at crossing the ball into the danger areas. He is a real asset to have on the team. I think he’s slightly ahead of Robbo in the current form.
— F_Star (@FlingStar88) November 4, 2021
Kid is great👏
— 🐐Tim kairania (@tim_dosh) November 4, 2021
Deserves to start vs West Ham
— Craig (@CraigYB1989) November 4, 2021
Giving Robbo a run for his money, a great player that Klopp trust
— Haq66 (@Haq661) November 4, 2021
This guy is staking a real claim
— MANNING (@JackManningOF) November 4, 2021
Robertson should be worried.
— Austin Ditlhobolo (@A_B_Ditlhobolo) November 4, 2021
There is a strong case to be made for Tsimikas. He has been very good defensively but he poses a big threat in the opposition half as well, with some pinpoint deliveries both from open play and set pieces.
The 25-year-old put in a cross for Diogo Jota in the second half yesterday evening that the Portuguese international should have done a lot better with and he was a constant threat down the left flank.
Robertson, in contrast, has had a rather shaky start to the season, and while he is still putting in some decent performances, it is good to know that there is someone like Tsimikas putting pressure on him for his place in the team. We shall see who starts against West Ham on Sunday.