Andy Robertson believes Liverpool fans will defy Jurgen Klopp’s wishes after his side’s bye week at Anfield on Sunday. Liverpool have beaten Norwich five times in the FA Cup, the first time since Klopp announced he will leave the club at the end of the season. Ahead of the game, Klopp asked fans not to mention his name and stressed the need to focus on his players, with Liverpool still competing in three cup competitions and at the top of the Premier League.
But the claims were dismissed and Klopp repeated his claims ahead of Wednesday’s game against Chelsea. “We don’t want the crowd to think about the manager. We have to forget about that for a moment and attack like mad at every opponent and that’s what we want and Wednesday is the next opportunity,” he said after the win over Norwich.
But Robertson, who has made a long-awaited return from injury, said: “The fans don’t want him to sing, but I think he’s going to lose that fight.” The fans want to say goodbye to him. One of the things he taught us as players was to “do business as usual”. “We have to try to win the game and hopefully it will be the farewell he deserves.
Klopp’s decision came as a huge shock to Liverpool fans and Robertson said the players were also shocked. He added: “It was a bit of a shock, as was the whole world.”“When he told us all, no one knew where to look or what to do. You have to respect his decision.
He obviously put a lot of thought into this. He is no stranger and it is clear that he thinks a lot about his family. We will all be forever grateful.”Robertson, who was introduced in the 55th minute of the first half, received a warm welcome from the crowd on his first appearance since October.
This is the expected feeling from guys after a hard day at the gym.”The reception I received will stay with me for a long time. I can’t thank the audience enough for that. There have been many difficult days in the last four months, but I am happy to be back on the pitch.
