2021/22 Season Report Card - Kostas Tsimikas

His story begins back at the start of the season when he really still had quite a bit to prove as, let’s face it, last season was basically a write off for poor Kostas. He barely played and could never really show the fans what he could do, not least because we weren’t allowed in the stadiums to watch.

He had COVID and from what I recall an injury or two as well. Then we lost all of our centre backs so Klopp made the decision to run Trent and Robbo into the ground because he didn’t want to make any more defensive changes. The net result was none of us really knew if Kostas was any good or not. So pre-season comes around and Robbo isn’t there after captaining Scotland in the Euros. Kostas took his chance in pre-season and actually started the campaign in the team while Robbo was eased back in.

And he was great. He even had his “Robbo moment” when he fought tigerishly to win and then keep the ball as the crowd went nuts. I can remember the incident clearly, but the opposition isn’t clear as my memory is terrible these days! I think it was Chelsea. The point is, Kostas won the fans over quickly and every time he’s played since he’s been excellent. Any time he’s played we haven’t really missed a step, which is a huge compliment as Robbo is the best left back out there.

His delivery is arguably better than Robbo's but his defending isn't. Kostas hasn't been found wanting defensively by any means, but he hasn't been tested as much against top quality opponents yet. We tend to not have to defend that much anyway though so 

And just like Kelleher he had his chance to be the hero and just like Kelleher he took it. Stepping up to dispatch the winning penalty in a shoot out to deliver a trophy, like a modern day Alan Kennedy. He’s great, such an important member of the squad now and not just because of the impact he’s had on the pitch. Off the field he seems to be in the middle of everything and he’s loved by everyone. I wanna be his mate because he’s clearly one of those people who when you’re in their company you just can’t help smiling.

Previous Season Ratings:

N/A 

This Season’s Rating: 9/10

Ok, I might be going a little high on this one just because I love him so much. Does he really justify a nine, the same grade as Robbo? He hasn’t played anywhere near as much, but when he has played you could argue he’s been almost as good. He’s the equivalent of the Bootleg Beatles, he’s not quite as good as the original (in his case Robbo) but he does one hell of a fine impersonation.

Best Moment: 

Scoring the winning pen in the cup final and then declaring “I’m not the Greek Scouser, I’m the Scouse Greek”. No idea what that even meant but it was still great.

Worst Moment:

He didn’t have one.

The Future?

Similar to this season but probably with a handful of extra games as we look to protect Robbo a bit more.