Andy Robertson, Liverpool's left-back, will not miss the Euro 2021 party. For the first time since 1996, his team, Scotland, have managed to qualify for a final phase of that tournament after winning on penalties 4-5 (after 1-1) on Thursday to Serbia in Belgrade. Robertson, captain of his team, and all of Scotland continue to celebrate. The ‘red’ player did not throw any maximum penalty because, according to what he explained to the Sky channel, he had “stiff” muscles after the effort and feared suffering a cramp.
Scotland will be in Euro 2021 in group D, along with its neighbor England, world runners-up Croatia and the Czech Republic. England coach Gareth Southgate hopes that when they play Scotland the fans can already be in the stands.
Robertson, who missed a great chance before the goal with which Ryan Christie advanced to Scotland (Luka Jovic tied at 90 '), he did not take a penalty in the shoot-out due to muscular problems, it is to be hoped that it is not a serious ailment. In the defense of Jürgen Klopp there are already many casualties, starting with those of Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Robertson, who will have the opportunity to face several of his teammates at Liverpool in the Euro Cup, starting with the English internationals Jordan Henderson, Alexander-Arnold and Joe Gomez, among others, published this message on Instagram after the victory:
Liverpool congratulated Robertson on Scotland's qualification. For the full-back, winner of a Champions League and a Premier with the 'red' club, among other trophies, it is a dream to participate in the European Championship with his national team. “I hope there were five million people smiling,” wrote Robbo. Scotland has not participated in a European Championship since 1996 and in a World Cup since 1996.