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Andy Robertson praised Freddie Woodman for his crucial role in Liverpool's derby win after he stepped in as goalkeeper due to injuries. Woodman made his first Premier League appearance for Liverpool during the match against Everton.
Andy Robertson heaps praise on unsung Liverpool teammate who was āso importantā in derby win
Andy Robertson was keen to show his appreciation for Freddie Woodman after the goalkeeper was thrown in at the deep end for his first Premier League appearance for Liverpool in the Merseyside derby on Sunday.
With Alisson Becker already sidelined, the Reds then lost second-choice netminder Giorgi Mamardashvili to injury early in the second half, which led to the Londoner being summoned from the bench in the 58th minute.
The 27-year-oldās only previous outing for LFC came in the Carabao Cup defeat to Crystal Palace six months ago, but he did what was asked for him against Everton yesterday in a tense derby which was settled by Virgil van Dijkās stoppage-time winner.
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Freddie Woodman played in the Merseyside derby because both Alisson Becker and Giorgi Mamardashvili were injured.
Freddie Woodman's only previous appearance for Liverpool was in a Carabao Cup defeat to Crystal Palace six months ago.
Virgil van Dijk scored the stoppage-time winner for Liverpool in the derby against Everton.
Andy Robertson described Freddie Woodman's performance as 'so important' for the team's success in the derby.

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Speaking after the match, Robertson singled out Woodman for praise as the rarely-seen goalkeeper stepped up in his teamās hour of need at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Scottish left-back said (viaĀ Liverpool Echo):Ā āHe is a credit to himself. Since he has come in, he has been unbelievable. Whether thatās Mo Salah wanting to stay out and do penalties after training, Woody is one there doing that with him.
āWhether it is running after the game where the lads have been dragged out, like Iāve done [after the game] at PSG, and he is always there to do it and to support.
āThese people at a club like this are so important. Maybe they donāt always get the credit they deserve, donāt always get the limelight and stuff like that, but when he walked back in the changing room there, I think he got a nice reception.
āHe is a well-loved player who has fitted in so well. It maybe took him a few weeks to actually talk to any of us! He was a bit nervous but once he settled in, he showed his quality as well.ā
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When Liverpool signed Woodman last summer after he was released by Preston, some cynics may have deemed it a mere box-ticking exercise to satisfy homegrown quota requirements for domestic and European squads.
However, Robertson and his teammates clearly appreciate the effort that the 29-year-old has consistently put in behind the scenes, even with the realisation that his matchday involvement would be minimal given his status as third-choice goalkeeper ordinarily.
His maiden top-flight appearance for the Reds could hardly have been in more challenging circumstances, being thrust into action with most of the second half still to play in an away Merseyside derby poised at 1-1 and his team badly needing a result to bolster their Champions League prospects.
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It was anything but a token inclusion in a fixture of little consequence at the tail end of the season, a scenario that Liverpool enjoyed for four matches last May after theyās already secured the Premier League title.
Woodman did what was needed of him yesterday, making one good save and dealing well with a couple of dangerous bouncing balls, and even having the audacity to rush out to the edge of his penalty area and head the ball to Robertson under pressure.
Mamardashvili has since provided reassurance that his injury isnāt a serious one, so it remains to be seen whoāll be starting in goal for the Reds at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday.
Even if the Englishman doesnāt play again for the rest of the season, his contribution to the Merseyside derby win in very challenging circumstances will be remembered and appreciated by everyone of an LFC persuasion.