Robertson: Atletico are coming to Anfield and we know our fans will be there.

[TLW]

Andy Robertson has lit the fuse for what should be an explosive second leg of the Champions League last 16 clash with Atletico Madrid in three weeks time.

A scrappy goal to Saul Niguez in the fourth minute was symbolic of the contest and that suited Atletico to a tee as they were able to slow the pace considerably which naturally frustrated the visitors who failed to register a shot on target throughout the ninety minutes.

There is little doubt Jürgen Klopp would have told his players beforehand not to fall for their playacting and dubious antics, but it is easier said than done in the heat of the battle.

Sadio Mane was taken off at half time for risk of getting a second yellow card while Klopp himself got booked on the touchline.

The straight talking left-back left nobody in any illusions of what he thought of the,home teams’ antics after the game in which Liverpool fell to just their third defeat of the season.

The Mirror reported Robertson as saying:

“The corner just ricocheted, it was tight but onside.

 

"We gave them the best possible start and that get the fans behind them and then they start falling over and getting under the skin a bit.

“We put in a decent performance and we know we can be better. We've got a second leg to put it right."

 

Robertson also picked up on the reactions of the Atletico players after the game and gave them a little word of warning.

“They celebrated as if they won the tie after the game. 

“They are coming to Anfield and we know our fans will be there."

Klopp was absolutely furious with the lack of protection that the Senegal star got on the evening.

“He [Sadio Mane] was targeted. It was clear. They wanted to make sure he got a yellow card.

“It is only half time but you need to be really strong as a referee in this atmosphere. 

“We speak about Anfield and the power a stadium can have, and tonight we saw it. 

“They got a result, the stadium wasn't here to see sensational football, they got the result and so they are happy.

“Already in the first 30 minutes three of their players went to the ground I don't know what for. Nobody to blame.

“I am fine, 1-0 down at half time we have the longest half time break and we will use that. 

“Welcome to Anfield. It is not over yet."

[Guest]

Some of the responses are from Atletico fans

 

One fan said: “No class whatsoever. This is why everyone hates this team.”

 

“Never seen such a bitter interview,” a respondent replied, as another joked: “Robertson is that lad at school that gives it the big one stood next to his absolute unit of a mate as protection.”

 

Another supporter clearly took umbrage at Robertson’s criticisms of their celebrations, asking: “Are Liverpool the only team allowed to celebrate wins with high fives?!!”

 

“Celebrating is a crime now,” another wrote, while a sixth comment added: “Salty much.”

 

 

[JohnnyH]

I liked the interviews.  I liked that Robertson referenced them "falling down" all the time.  The players will know they didn't perform, but they also know that the Atleti play was shithousery to the highest level, so our players will be well up for the return leg. I'm looking forward to it.

[Herp McDerp]

Robbo about to drop a masterclass on shithousing when we play them.

[Jimmy Hills Chin]

It doesn’t hurt to reference the falling down at every opportunity. It might just give the next ref pause for thought.

[Grinch]

8 minutes ago, Jimmy Hills Chin said:

It doesn’t hurt to reference the falling down at every opportunity. It might just give the next ref pause for thought.

 

Doubt it, they've been doing it every game that cunt has managed them. 

[Bruce Spanner]

He's not playing the first leg of the quarters, is he?

[Bjornebye]

20 minutes ago, Bruce Spanner said:

He's not playing the first leg of the quarters, is he?

Neither will we be if we don't deal with shithousery. They know they can't outplay us especially at Anfield so they will spend 3 weeks working on cheating. 

[Trumo]

3 hours ago, Herp McDerp said:

Robbo about to drop a masterclass on shithousing when we play them.

 

That's kind of how I see it too. He definitely has that snidey side to him, even having the gall to treat Messi like shit off his shoe at Anfield last year.

[dave u]

Robbo to score the winner and windmill like that Newcastle fan right in front of Diego Costa and Simeone on the touchline.

[SasaS]

I for one am shocked. Shithousery from Atletico Madrid. Where will it all end?

[Jairzinho]

11 minutes ago, SasaS said:

I for one am shocked. Shithousery from Atletico Madrid. Where will it all end?

Anfield.

[easytoslip]

11 minutes ago, Jairzinho said:

Anfield.

Haha yes.

[Bobby Hundreds]

We're gonna need more than atmosphere to break down these fuckers.

[kemskem]

It will be like Chelsea at Anfield in 2014 with probably more cuntery and time wasting, but we're better equipped to break them down.

[KMD7]

4 hours ago, Bobby Hundreds said:

We're gonna need more than atmosphere to break down these fuckers.

 

[cloggypop]

I prefer the Joy Division cover version of it

 

 

[scudger99]

11 hours ago, cloggypop said:

I prefer the Joy Division cover version of it

 

 

One of my all time favourite tracks.

Pure quality.