Frank McAvennie, former West Ham star, has drawn a comparison between Kieran Tierney of Arsenal and Andy Robertson of Liverpool, stating that Tierney is superior. McAvennie’s remarks come amidst reports of Real Madrid’s interest in signing Robertson from Liverpool.
Robertson has been widely recognised as one of the premier assist providers in English football since his arrival at Liverpool. Consequently, there have been rumours linking him with a potential move to Real Madrid during the upcoming summer transfer window.
However, Liverpool is currently undergoing a rebuilding phase and is unlikely to entertain the idea of selling such a crucial player to the Spanish giants. Despite this, McAvennie asserts that Tierney surpasses Robertson in terms of quality. He expresses confidence in both players thriving at the Bernabeu if given the opportunity.
He tells Football Insider:
“They were talking about Kieran Tierney as well. I think Tierney is better than Andy, I think he is a better defender.
“I think either of them would fit in at Real Madrid. Either one alongside Vinicius Junior would be magnificent.
“I could see it working with either of them but Liverpool certainly need a revamp. “
Just Arsenal Opinion
Tierney is one of the country’s finest left-backs, and it is sad that he does not get the game time he wants at the Emirates.
Arsenal is blessed with two fine left-backs and the smart thing to do is to keep Tierney at the Emirates for squad depth as we return to the Champions League.
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The views of McAvennie are shared by a large majority of Scottish football fans, including Rangers supporters.
That’s very good company Tierney find his self in, I for one has Tierney and Andy Robertson as the best left sided full back in England.
Am not surprised by the first post above, It would be better to sell Tierney to West Ham for thirty plus as apposed to selling to Newcastle for forty Million.
Though the best solution would not to selling him at all, but find away to involve him more especially against teams like Liverpool with their flat-footed wingers.
Gunsmoke – Both players are decent, but I can’t see how Kieran Tierney can possibly be better than Andy Robertson. Kieran’s best time was when he was at Celtic. The main reason for that is because he kept getting injured as soon as he came down south and then MA refused to give him sufficient time playing in the team. So all in all he’s not had a great time in England. Robertson on the other hand has had a massively successful time playing for Liverpool. . Have you seen his assist record. Phenomenal.
Andy is the better player.
With respect EG,you are completely wrong.In a Scottish Jersey Tierney has been outstanding whether as a LB or left centre back .He has outperformed Robertson consistently and only recently the Manager of the Danish national side openly praised him as being one of the best in Europe.As to Robertson’s assists for Liverpool, this has been achieved because he effectively plays as a left wing back, as Fabinho invariably sits to make a back three.Don’t get me wrong, Robertson is a very good attacking left back /left wing back, but defensively is not as good as Tierney.
You took the bait I set to trap you ! I was sure you would have something to add about this topic.
It may well be as you describe it for Scotland international matches, but Andy Robertson’s record at Liverpool is almost unmatched. I want all Arsenal players to be considered the best in their positions so believe me I very much want Kieran to succeed and be the best. At this time in his career, I just feel Robertson has done better in England (and I always knew he would be excellent from the time he started playing at Hull). I’ve posted elsewhere just now regarding Kieran and am now more convinced than ever that we should keep him. If he goes to Newcastle he will be a big success there and MA might be left with egg on his face.
One day I will talk with you about the great Scottish players I admired when I was a boy. So many of them had a flare that we don’t see as much of these days. I could list them for you.
It seems we all in agreement here, yes am not sure Robertson records can be match, almost like a Beckham cross he has this thing where he whips the ball over , result more often than not chaos in the opposition box.
I like that eggs on face, Tierney joining that already water tight defense, but that shows how Eddie How is thinking.
G – The most amazing thing about Newcastle’s back four is that THEY NEVER GET INJURED. It’s incredible they’ve played nearly every PL game together with very little alteration throughout. Targett can’t get a game although he played on Sunday. Add Tierney to that team and they’ll be even more formidable. MA really should keep him.
sorry Grandad – I meant “flair”
I’m struggling to identify “the two fine left backs we are blessed with” to be honest.
Tierney is the only recognised LB, capable of improving our defence and has a much better temprement than Robertson on the pitch, as well as his superior defensive skills.
If MA let’s him go, he will come back to haunt us, especially if he’s sold to Newcastle or any other top PL club.
I don’t think he’s proven himself to be a better LB than Robertson – you could argue that’s been because of injury/arteta, but the fact remains. Robertson has won the pl and ecl as a key player for Liverpool, it’s hard to argue he’s not a top LB (unless he’s fallen off a cliff recently – I might not have noticed).