Andrew Robertson says two Arsenal players are ‘really hard work’ following Liverpool win

Wed 16 March 2022 22:28, UK

Liverpool left-back Andrew Robertson has described Arsenal duo Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka as “really hard work”.

The Reds star lauded the Gunners youngsters after Jurgen Klopp’s charges ran out 2-0 winners at the Emirates Stadium.

Martinelli and Saka, both 20, have been two of Arsenal’s best players this season.

The Brazil international had a superb game against Liverpool, giving Trent Alexander-Arnold a torrid time throughout.

While Saka didn’t stand out as much as Martinelli, he still got some joy when up against Robertson.

However, the England international will be frustrated at how he lost the ball for Liverpool’s second goal.

Diogo Jota opened the scoring in the 54th minute.

Roberto Firmino struck minutes later to make sure of an away victory.

“We played a bit better in the second half,” Robertson told Sky Sports – via – after the match.

“Started the game really well and had a few chances but then they had the better of the first half.

“We knew we could play better and could find the half-spaces a bit better. It worked.

“We were a lot more dominant in the second half and was more clinical.

“Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka are really hard work!”

A huge compliment from Robertson – one of the best full-backs in the world – towards two of football’s rising stars.

Although Arsenal lost to Liverpool, they’ve been much better this season overall, and will surely still fancy their chances of a top-four finish.

And in Martinelli and Saka, the Gunners have two of the best young talents in world football.

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