Robertson encouraged to make Atletico move
Andy Robertson should "take the opportunity" to move to Atletico Madrid, according to former Scotland keeper Cammy Bell.The Liverpool left-back has been linked with a move to the Spanish capital as the Reds appear to close in on Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez."If he isn't going to play as much football next season, I hope the opportunity is there and he takes it," Bell told Sportsound."The level is very competitive. The Spanish league is a brilliant league to play in and Andy Robertson is still in his prime. "He's still got a lot to give, he said that himself. He's far too good a player not to play."Speaking after the Liechtenstein victory in Vaduz, the Scotland captain confirmed that he wasn't entirely sure where his future lies."I've got loads more to achieve," he told BBC Scotland. "I'm 31, didn't miss a game this season or a training session. That's something I'm happy with, after last season with my shoulder and ankle injury."This season I've been available for every single game. I've got a year left at Liverpool and I don't know what the future will hold after that. I still believe I've got a lot to give. I've shown that in performances this season."
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