'Tsimikas is simply playing better than Robertson'

For the first time in his Liverpool career, Kostas Tsimikas should now be regarded as the starting left-back.

For years, the Greece international has been Andy Robertson's understudy, but it is telling that the Scot played against Brighton in the Carabao Cup last week and Tsimikas was brought back into the side for the Premier League game.

Tsimikas is simply playing better than Robertson, both defensively and offensively.

On Saturday at Anfield, Tsimikas was one of Liverpool's better players, proving adept in one-on-one battles, while whipping dangerous balls into the box with his left foot.

Robertson used to be an assist monster, hitting double figures in the Premier League in three separate seasons in his pomp, but he is yet to register one this term.

Tsimikas is 28, two years younger than his team-mate, who has not been at his best for some time now.

Left-back is a position Liverpool need to strengthen in upcoming windows, though. Tsimikas has been doing well, but he has still got a mistake in the locker and sometimes his decision making can be questioned.

A high-level, younger left-back, with potential to massively improve, could be targeted in January.

Liverpool are top of the Premier League, but there are holes in the squad.

Taking advantage of Arsenal and Manchester City's struggles by bolstering the squad could properly help the title push.

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