Andy Robertson joined Liverpool in 2017 and became aware of the club’s Scottish legacy through conversations with Kenny Dalglish. He referenced names such as Alan Hansen and Graeme Souness and noted that Scottish players often coincide with success for Liverpool. Dalglish’s impact at Anfield included a long captaincy and player-manager spell, 172 goals, and 18 major trophies, including eight league titles and three European Cups. Robertson developed from playing in Scotland’s lower tiers to redefining the full-back role under Jurgen Klopp and Arne Slot. He recorded 60 Premier League assists, won nine major trophies including two league titles and the Champions League, and earned praise for playing with passion.
"“When I first signed, all the names were thrown at me,” he told Cates. “Your dad, Alan Hansen and [Graeme] Souness... I know the Liverpool fans do love a Scottish player in their team. And I know usually if there's a Scottish player, it brings a bit of success as well.”"
"In an initial 14-year stint as captain then player-manager, Dalglish scored 172 goals and helped deliver 18 major trophies, including eight league titles and three European Cups. More than 30 years on, Robertson - set to play his final match at Anfield on Sunday - will depart as the latest in a line of men from north of the border to have left an indelible impact."
"From those humble beginnings, the 32-year-old has gone on to help redefine the role of a full-back under Klopp and later Arne Slot, notching 60 Premier League assists - the second most by defender behind former team-mate Trent Alexander-Arnold. He has won nine major trophies in that time, including two league titles and the Champions League."
"But his legacy will be as someone who played like a fan on the pitch. Dalglish called him “a great credit” to Liverpool. Once Sunday's match is done, Robertson's focus will turn to captaining Scotland at their first"
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