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Alan Shearer singles out Liverpool star Arne Slot should have played more this season

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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballAlan ShearerAndy Robertson showed his class in Liverpool's FA Cup win at Wolves as the left-back scored the opener before the defender made his feelings clear on his frustrating yearAlan Shearer has claimed that Andy Robertson should've had far more minutes at Liverpool this season and struggles to see why Milos Kerkez has landed so many opportunities.The Hungarian was a standout last season with Bournemouth, which earned him a switch to Anfield in the summer. Liverpool opted to refresh their back four and as a result Kerkez has often been deployed by Arne Slot, even though he's produced some performances that have copped criticism.It has left Robertson, who had been a regular for just shy of a decade, having to accept more of a squad role.



Tottenham were heavily linked in January, but Robertson stayed put and showed his class with a goal in the win over Wolves on Friday night.He has remained tight-lipped on his future with his contract winding down and Shearer believes he should've played ahead of Kerkez on numerous occasions, but has been a "great professional" by putting the team first.READ MORE: Liverpool player ratings vs Wolves as forgotten 8/10 shines in FA Cup winREAD MORE: Wolves remember Diogo Jota with unique tribute as Liverpool fans unite to honour strikerThe Premier League great said on the BBC : "I am not sure Milos Kerkez has pushed Andy Robertson enough to be playing as much as he has done. Kerkez has slightly improved, but Robertson is a great professional, and he probably can't say what he wants to say.

He has been outstanding for Liverpool."Robertson spoke honestly after Liverpool kept their FA Cup hopes alive, admitting that Kerkez needed time to adapt when he moved to Anfield. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like.