Andy Robertson suffers from insect bite injury during pre-season in Liverpool

The back of the Liverpool, Andy Robertson, is recovering from a mysterious bite that has caused an ugly infection in the hand of the Scotsman.

The 25-year-old was forced to undergo surgery after being infected with a spider or mosquito, preventing the Champions League winner from taking part in the Reds' pre-season friendlies..

Robertson is going guarded carefully by the Liverpool medical team, given the curious nature of his wound. He did, however, resume training with the rest of his teammates.

"It was unlucky, he was bitten by something worse – not a dog, I think it was a spider or a mosquito – and he was infected," said Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp official website of the club.

"It's not a huge problem apart from the rebates!" Joked the German.

Klopp dispelled his fears about the long-term impact of the bite by stressing the following: "He should resume training in a few days. The rest is good, he could do all the program he had to do.

Robertson is a crucial element of Klopp's offensive system, providing 11 badists during the 2018/19 Premier League season.

Liverpool should travel to America to participate in the Western Union Cup, as the team prepares for the grueling Premier League season that awaits them.

The Reds' boss is hoping Robertson will be able to take on the former German team, Borussia Dortmund, in their friendly match at Stade Notre Dame on July 19 as part of their US tour.

However, he can encourage Robertson to use an insect repellent to prevent any more particular injury from disturbing his pre-season preparations again.