Liverpool had to save themselves from embarrassment against Southampton, coming from behind to win 3-1 at Anfield.

Arne Slot’s side got the job done in the end, but it wasn’t all plain sailing for the Reds, as a ‘sloppy’ first half performance from Liverpool nearly cost them dearly.

Will Smallbone’s opener spurred the Reds into action at half-time, with Slot making three subs at the break – a decision that would ultimately help change Liverpool’s fortunes in the second half.

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Speaking to the Premier League post match, the Scotsman revealed that Slot told him and the other subs to bring more ‘energy’ in the second half.

“We had to up it and I think all the lads did that second half, we helped doing that but I think everyone else reacted as well and I think the second half was a lot more like us.”

Robertson has been criticised by fans at points this season, but the 30-year-old showed why he’s still Liverpool’s number one left-back versus Southampton.

The Reds needed an injection of energy and positivity and the Scotsman would provide that for his side in the second half.

Having been slow and laboured on the ball in the first 45, Robertson’s positivity on the ball helped pin Southampton back in their own half – shown by his impressive total of eight passes into the final third.

Andy Robertson stats vs SouthamptonMinutes played45Accurate passes27/28 (96%)Touches41Passes into final third 8Duels won 1Recoveries 2Stats from FotMob

With Robertson’s Liverpool future still unclear, performances like that will no doubt keep him at Anfield a little while longer.