Robertson Says He Has Nothing To Prove After Starring In Liverpool's FA Cup Win Over Wolves

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Liverpool moved into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 win at Wolves, as Andrew Robertson produced a standout display that included a long-range opener and an assist, yet the left-back stressed afterwards that this performance did not come from any desire to answer critics or prove a personal point at Anfield.

The fifth-round tie at Molineux swung Liverpool’s way during a ruthless spell in the first half, when Robertson struck from distance for a 13th goal for the club and first from outside the penalty area, before Mohamed Salah and Curtis Jones added further goals to cancel out Hwang Hee-chan’s late reply.

Robertson and Jones each finished with one goal and one assist, meaning Liverpool had two different players both score and set up a goal in the same FA Cup away match for the first time since Opta’s records began in the 1992-93 season, underlining how multiple contributors shaped this response following recent domestic disappointment.

There were just 95 seconds between Liverpool’s first and second goals, a rapid double which changed the tone of the contest and, according to Wolves manager Rob Edwards, left the hosts facing a steep task for the rest of the tie despite late pressure and Hee-chan’s consolation strike.

The victory also arrived only three days after Liverpool lost to Wolves in the Premier League through a stoppage-time setback, so this performance offered a quick chance to repair confidence while keeping hopes alive in the FA Cup, even as the club’s league title defence continues to fall short of expectations this season.

Jurgen Klopp’s side are still competing on multiple fronts, with the FA Cup and Champions League both open, and Robertson suggested that playing with the level of control and intensity shown at Molineux is vital if Liverpool are to sustain challenges in both competitions while improving inconsistent domestic form.

Robertson, who turns 32 next week, has seen minutes reduced this season following the arrival of Milos Kerkez, and the Scotland captain accepted that Liverpool’s need to refresh the squad, plus the age profile of some long-serving players, naturally means increased competition for places and fewer automatic starts.

The left-back acknowledged Kerkez’s rise and adaptation, recognising the impact made since joining from Bournemouth and stressing that Liverpool must keep evolving as a group, even if that means experienced figures like Robertson adjusting to new roles while continuing to push standards during every opportunity on the pitch.

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Speaking to BBC One, Robertson said: "I'm not sure if I have a point to prove in a Liverpool shirt, the fans know I give everything in a Liverpool shirt. When you get on the pitch you just want to enjoy it. It is what it is. Milos is a fantastic left-back. He had an unbelievable season last season at Bournemouth. It took time to settle into a big club. The club has to move forward, the lads who have been here so long are not getting any younger. You have to accept it. I have had competition my whole career."

Robertson also reflected on the performance level after the recent league setback, admitting that the display at Molineux in the Premier League did not meet Liverpool’s usual standards and that the squad felt a responsibility to show a sharper, more focused version of themselves once the FA Cup tie kicked off.

Robertson added: "It's a bit more like it. We know we let ourselves down on Tuesday. It was not the performance we expect from ourselves. It was up to us to go and put it right. The FA Cup is do or die. I couldn't have hit it (his goal) much better. It opened up and, thankfully, I hit it clean. We are delighted to get through now. We are trying to fight on all fronts. We are still in two cup competitions. If we play like we did tonight, then nobody wants to play against us. We have to start showing that consistency. It is one step forward and two steps back."

Wolves, Liverpool FA Cup tie and Rob Edwards reaction

On the opposite bench, Wolves boss Edwards pointed to the timing of Liverpool’s quickfire second goal as the crucial incident, noting that his team were still well in contention at 1-0 but lost momentum almost immediately from their own kick-off, which he viewed as the key moment in the fifth-round defeat.

Edwards told TNT Sports: "I think Liverpool are a bit good aren't they? I thought we saw the best version of them today. Credit where credit's due they deserved it, they were better. We gave everything but we couldn't find a way to counter-attack. I think the killer moment for us, because even at 1-0 down we're still in the game, I think the timing of that second goal straight from our kick-off was a killer and it almost sealed it for us tonight. It's the one thing I'm annoyed about tonight because anything can happen. We got a goal late, if we're still in it in those later stages you never know. But I thought they were outstanding, I can't fault our players but there's levels, and they were at a very high level tonight."

This FA Cup win therefore eased some pressure after the league loss to Wolves, highlighted Liverpool’s depth through contributions from Robertson and Jones, and showed that despite an uneven title defence, the squad remains in contention for trophies and is capable of producing strong displays when focus and intensity align.