Liverpool’s Kostas Tsimikas is at a crucial juncture in his career at Anfield, as his role with the club faces a significant test.
Despite joining Liverpool three years ago from Olympiacos for £11.75 million, the Greek footballer has struggled to establish himself as a regular starter under manager Jurgen Klopp.
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The primary left-back, Andy Robertson, is set to undergo surgery for a shoulder injury, opening the door for Tsimikas to make his mark at Liverpool.
However, Klopp has mentioned that it’s unlikely for the 27-year-old to become an automatic first-choice player in Robertson’s absence.
The manager intends to rotate his options during a busy schedule, giving chances to players like Joe Gomez and emerging talents.
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Sami Hyypia, a former Liverpool captain, believes Tsimikas has the potential to make the left-back position his own while Robertson is sidelined.
Tsimikas so far for Liverpool
Tsimikas recently had his first Premier League start this season in a win against Everton, and he’s eager to secure more playing time in the upcoming weeks.
Here is a table summarizing Kostas Tsimikas’ senior club career statistics:
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards | Sent Off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiacos | 86 | 0 | 12 | 17 | 1 |
| Liverpool | 66 | 0 | 12 | 8 | 0 |
| Willem II Tilburg | 37 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| Esbjerg | 13 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
These statistics provide an overview of Tsimikas’ career performance at each of his senior clubs, including the number of appearances, goals, assists, yellow cards, and red cards.
Despite having limited game time before Robertson’s injury, the Greek international remains committed to Liverpool. He signed a new long-term contract worth £75,000 per week, keeping him at Anfield until 2027.
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According to Dean Jones, a respected transfer insider, Robertson’s absence offers Tsimikas an opportunity to revitalize his Liverpool career and prove his critics wrong.
While Tsimikas may not become Klopp’s first-choice left-back, a January departure doesn’t seem likely at this point.
Liverpool is my Religion and Anfield is my Church. 17th May 1996 the date I had my blood coloured red. The one you love the most you can not live without it and that is football to me.
