"Liverpool have ruled out recalling Kostas Tsimikas in the January transfer window, despite holding discussions with Roma and monitoring the left-back situation closely, according to a report from Gianluca Di Marzio. The Reds had been weighing up their options amid increased uncertainty surrounding Andy Robertson, who has been linked with a surprise move to Tottenham Hotspur this month. Tsimikas, who joined AS Roma on loan last summer, had been viewed internally as a potential short-term solution"
"Ultimately, Roma were unwilling to lose the Greek international midway through the campaign, especially given their own defensive injury issues, and Tsimikas himself has been keen to stay and fight for more minutes in Serie A. The defender was moved out of the club last summer when the Reds signed Milos Kerkez. With Robertson already at the club and Kerkez joining, Tsimikas moved further down the pecking order and ultimately he was allowed to leave as he wanted more playing time."
Liverpool held talks with Roma about an early recall clause for Kostas Tsimikas but decided against bringing him back in January. Roma were reluctant to lose Tsimikas midseason because of their own defensive injury problems, and the player has expressed a desire to stay and earn more minutes in Serie A. Tsimikas moved down Liverpool’s pecking order after the arrivals of Milos Kerkez and the presence of Andy Robertson, prompting the loan last summer. The loan spell has been mixed with intermittent starts, but versatility, European experience, and work ethic have kept him in Roma’s plans. The decision signals confidence that Robertson will remain at Liverpool.
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