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Andy Robertson has revealed he has spoken to Jurgen Klopp about his lack of playing time at Liverpool this season.

The Scotland defender has made just three appearances since his £10m move from Hull City in the summer, with Alberto Moreno so far Klopp's preferred selection at left back.

Robertson played 90 minutes for his country against the Netherlands on Thursday, but is likely to be back on the bench when Liverpool host Southampton this weekend.

And the 23-year-old admits it has been difficult for him to accept a bit-part role at Anfield.

“Of course it’s difficult for me,” Robertson said. “I don’t make any secret of it. I hate not playing.

“It’s been a very frustrating three months for me. I was looking forward to the Holland game to, hopefully, get some game time. I’m delighted to have got 90 minutes.

“I was a bit rusty and it probably caught up with me in the last 20 minutes, but that’s something I’ve got to look at. I need to get more game time.”

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Klopp, in fairness, has been consistent in his message that Robertson needs time to adapt to his new club and their way of playing. He commented last week on how players, Moreno included, can overcome tough spells and become key figures.

“If I can keep doing what I’m doing then, hopefully, my chance will come,” Robertson said.

“I’ve spoken to the manager because I felt as if the settling-in period was over for me and I thought I was ready to play.

“I felt I did myself justice in the games I have played so I had a good chat with him, he gave me a few points to work on and that’s kept me going.

“I know I’m still well in his plans and, if I work on the things he’s asked me to, then, hopefully, I’ll be in the first team, or closer to it.”