Martin Keown hails Liverpool defender Andy Robertson after Barcelona display

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Martin Keown picked out Liverpool defender Andy Robertson for special credit, even after he ended up on the losing team against Barcelona.

The Reds were defeated 3-0 away to the La Liga club in the first leg of a Champions League semi-final.

Barcelona’s clinical touch in front of goal was the main difference between the teams, as Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi (two) scored the goals to hand them control of the tie.

Jurgen Klopp’s side had glorious chances to score some away goals, but just fell short and now host the Spanish club at Anfield with a huge mountain to climb.

Pundit Keown singled out Liverpool defender Robertson for his display and he showed no fear at the Camp Nou.

The 25-year-old left-back showed a tireless work-rate to join in with attacks and was one of the team’s most creative threats.

“I don’t think you’ll see a better left back than Andy Robertson this season. He was like a rash all over his opponents,” Keown told the Daily Mail.

TBR’s View:

Robertson has to be regarded as one of the best left-backs around right now and he didn’t look out of place on the elite stage in midweek.

The Scottish full-back was one of Liverpool’s standout players and showed the kind of form he has had all season.

He’s provided 13 assists across all competitions this campaign to highlight his attacking threat, but beyond that his energy and work-rate makes him essential to Klopp’s team.

Robertson has turned out to be a colossal £8million (BBC Sport) bargain from Hull City and the Merseyside giants would surely make a crazy profit if they cashed in on him.