Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has given an hint on a possible retirement from international football after Scotland’s elimination from Euro 2024.
Scotland suffered a heart-breaking stoppage-time 1-0 loss to Hungary on Sunday night. Kevin Csoboth’s 100th-minute goal ensured the Tartan Army’s tournament came to a premature end.
Following Scotland’s Euro 2024 elimination, Robertson apologised to Scotland supporters ‘for letting them down’ in an emotional interview as he also hinted at possible international retirements.
Andrew Robertson looks on during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Scotland and Hungary at Stuttgart Arena (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)
“There’s nothing really to say to be honest. We gave it everything,” he told the BBC. “We knew we had to win this game, both teams had to win and they’ve hit us on the counter-attack.
“We’ve had our chances and I think it could have gone either way, but that’s football – that’s how it goes. It will take a long time to get over this one…
“We did go for it, but we got sucker-punched. A draw wasn’t going to be enough realistically. Both teams had to go for it and unfortunately one of us had to lose.”
“That’s what we have to do but that’s not for tonight,” Robertson continued when asked if he can see Scotland continuing their development and qualifying for future international tournaments.
“That’s what we have to hope in the future but tonight, and for a long time, we have to get over this unfortunately. It’s a tough one.
“With international football, sometimes you lose players and things like that. We’ll see what happens with that.
“Tonight is devastating, there’s no buttering it up. All the lads are absolutely gutted. It’s up to us to pick them up, but that only happens slowly but surely.
“What I will say is thank you to the country because we felt everybody behind us. We knew the excitement back home, sorry for letting you down.”
Andy Robertson is set to be the first of Liverpool’s internationals to report back for pre-season training as a new era begins under Arne Slot.
Traditionally, the Reds grant their internationals a three-week holiday following international excursions, with Robertson not expected back until mid-July as a result.
However, Robertson might return before that due date. He is likely to be available for Liverpool warm-up games against Real Betis, Arsenal and Manchester United.
