Robertson’s View on Liverpool’s Performance in Frankfurt
For a side that had endured four successive defeats, the message was clear: the performance mattered as much as the result. Robertson revealed that the team’s focus, shaped by Slot’s instructions, was to rebuild confidence through structure and intensity.
“When you’re on a losing streak, you just want to win by any means,” he explained. “But the manager told us to focus on performance first. If you get that right, the result follows — and that’s exactly what happened.”
Falling behind early might have unsettled a fragile team, but Liverpool’s reaction was anything but tentative. “We didn’t panic,” said Robertson. “We trusted the process, found our rhythm, and once we went in front, we never looked back.”
The second half was a statement of control — Liverpool dictated tempo and territory. Robertson described it as “really pleasing,” noting that Frankfurt barely created a chance after the break.
Control, Confidence and Key Midfield Performances
Liverpool’s dominance of possession was perhaps the most striking aspect of the display. Curtis Jones, Dominik Szoboszlai and Florian Wirtz orchestrated the rhythm from midfield, interchanging fluidly to keep Frankfurt chasing shadows.
“Curtis was outstanding, Dom too,” said Robertson. “And Flo had that freedom to move between lines — you could see him growing into the game. The three of them gave us balance and patience.”
The coordination between midfield and attack — including sharp movement from Hugo Ekitike — allowed Liverpool to sustain pressure without losing defensive shape. “We made sure our rest defence was solid,” Robertson added. “That stopped counter-attacks and let us build our play with confidence.”
While satisfied, the Scot was quick to temper enthusiasm. “It’s one win,” he cautioned. “We’ve got to build on it. The performance level has to stay high, and everyone’s got to keep pushing.”
Leadership, Reaction and Mental Reset
After a string of poor results, internal conversations within the squad became essential. Robertson emphasised that the leadership group — including senior players — focused on calmness rather than panic.
“We spoke a lot, but the message was simple — don’t lose belief,” he said. “Against United we created chances but didn’t take them. The performance wasn’t where it needed to be. That had to change, and I think Frankfurt showed that improvement.”
Training intensity reportedly increased in the days leading up to the match, with players determined to reset mentally. “You could feel everyone was switched on again,” Robertson added. “We played with clarity, and that showed.”
Focus Turns to Brentford and Familiar Faces
Attention now shifts quickly to Brentford — a fixture Robertson described as “always difficult.” With a short turnaround, recovery and preparation will be crucial ahead of facing a side led by new manager Keith Andrews and featuring former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson.
“It’s going to be a tough one,” said Robertson. “Jordan’s a legend of this club. What he did here — lifting the Premier League and Champions League — speaks for itself. He’ll be up for it, like always, so we’ll need to match that intensity.”
Robertson acknowledged the emotional aspect of facing his old teammate but stressed that sentiment must give way to focus. “Once we kick off, it’s all about getting the job done,” he concluded. “We’ve got to recover well and go again.”
Liverpool’s response in Frankfurt may not have erased recent frustrations, but it offered something tangible — rhythm, cohesion, and the unmistakable feel of a team rediscovering its standards.
