Sources: Liverpool set sights on Fulham star Antonee Robinson – his stats are incredible
Liverpool ‘s data analysis team wowed by Fulham defender Robinson – he is miles ahead of second-placed Premier League rival for key metric
Liverpool are keeping close tabs on Fulham star Antonee Robinson ahead of a potential summer move, sources have told Football Insider.
The Cottagers star, 26, is a regular for Marco Silva’s side and has impressed Anfield talent-spotters with his performances this term.
Analysis from Liverpool’s data team shows Robinson is even more effective for Fulham than the defender’s basic stats suggest.
As per FBRef, the United States international leads the Premier League for interceptions this term (58) – making 18 more than Everton’s James Tarkowski in second place.
He is also among the best full-backs in England’s top flight for progressive carries, successful take-ons and progressive passes.
Robinson has made 29 appearances across all competitions for Fulham this term, notching five assists.
He has started in all but one of the Cottagers’ Premier League fixtures in the 2023-24 campaign.
The United States international, who joined Fulham from Wigan in 2020, is under contract until June 2028 after penning a new deal last year (2023).
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