KOSTAS TSIMIKAS NEWS

Remains as backup option Tsimikas ends the season totaling 13 starts in 26 appearances in all competitions, generating six assists on 129 crosses (33 accurate).

Impact Despite just a backup role, Tsimikas was able to produce when he got the chance to play, averaging about 5.8 crosses per match with a career high of assists. Andrew Robertson seems to continue to be the favorite to start and will continue to heading into the 2023/24 campaign.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five crosses in start Tsimikas had five crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Fulham.

Impact Tsimikas got the start after five matches as an unused substitute. Andrew Robertson is still the starter and nearly impossible to displace but Tsimikas once again showed how good he is when on the pitch. The left-back will remain a fringe option as he spends the majority of his time on the bench.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Man City vs. Liverpool turns toxic again after 4-1 rout

Manchester City’s 4-1 rout of Liverpool was marred by more off-field trouble as one of English soccer’s fiercest rivalries turned toxic again

APRIL 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Ask Tsimikas if I lack respect' - Pep Guardiola frustrated by celebration question Pep Guardiola doesn't think he showed Kostas Tsimikas a lack of respect by celebrating in front of him during Manchester City's win over Liv...

APRIL 1, 2023 • SKY.COM

Available versus Manchester City Tsimikas (ribs) is a substitute option for Saturday's clash with Liverpool.

Impact Tsimikas picked up a small issue during his time with Greece, but it's not severe enough to sideline him, and he'll be able to deputize Andrew Robertson as usual.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured on international duty Tsimikas was forced out of Monday's friendly with Greece because of a rib issue, reports Giannis Chorianopolous of Sportime.gr.

Impact Tsimikas has started just once for Liverpool since the first week in January and now he's injured over the break, which won't help playing time in the next month. Without Champions League in the schedule, there won't be many opportunities for Tsimikas to steal minutes from Andrew Robertson, as most of his playing time this season came with the latter was injured.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists for clean sheet Tsimikas assisted once to go with five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 2-0 victory versus Wolverhampton.

Impact Tsimikas frankly looked shaky on the defensive side of the ball throughout the first half, but he was a completely different player after half time. In the end, his efforts paced the squad in total crosses and corners, and his 77th minute assist helped seal the victory for Liverpool.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool beats Wolves 2-0, closes in on 4th place in EPL

Liverpool boosted its chances of getting back in the Champions League qualification places in the Premier League by beating Wolverhampton 2-0 thanks to second-half goals by Virgil...

MARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available against Chelsea Tsimikas (back) is on the bench for Saturday's game versus Chelsea.

Impact Tsimikas hurt his back midweek, but he won't miss time, and he'll continue backing up Andrew Robertson at the left-back position.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tweaks back in Cup win Tsimikas suffered a knock to his back in Tuesday's Cup win against Wolves, according to manager Jurgen Klopp.

Impact This doesn't seem serious, but it's a short week so there's a chance Tsimikas misses Saturday's match. He's remained fairly healthy this season and went the full 90 Tuesday, so the thought is that this is only a minor issue. Of course, he remains the backup to Andrew Robertson in league play, where Tsimikas has just two starts in the last eight chances.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tsimikas: Why full-back is demanding in a Klopp team, 'Greek Scouser' nickname and camel riding with Salah Tsimikas explains why playing full-back is the most demanding position in a Klopp team, his FA Cup winning penalty and friendship with Salah

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Excellent volume during win Tsimikas had 13 crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Tuesday's 2-0 win versus Napoli.

Impact Tsimikas led the way with 13 crosses as he went the full 90 in a rare start while Andrew Robertson is fit. The left-back has earned more playing time with his brilliant form in all competitions and could see more use as a rotational option after the World Cup break. In the Premier League he remains behind Robertson in the pecking order, though Tsimikas is an elite option when starting.

NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kostas Tsimikas claims Darwin Nunez is Liverpool's 'goal machine' Kostas Tsimikas praises Liverpool ‘goal machine’ Darwin Nunez after winner against West Ham.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Assists again Tsimikas assisted once to go with eight crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 1-0 win over West Ham United.

Impact Tsimikas has made just seven starts in all competitions but has five assists in those matches. The left-back has been wildly productive when in the starting XI, with plenty of volume and a role on set-pieces to go with it. It appears that his role will continue to grow as he is becoming more frequently rotated with Andrew Robertson, as opposed to being purely an understudy.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists early Tsimikas assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate), and two corners in Wednesday's 7-1 victory over Rangers FC.

Impact Tsimikas assisted for Liverpool's first goal, setting up Roberto Firmino with an in-swinging corner. The left-back was once again excellent in relief of Andrew Robertson, though Robertson came off the bench in the second half, a sign that Tsimikas' time in the starting XI could be coming to an end. Tsimikas has proven once again to be an elite option any time he is in the starting XI, with excellent volume and a role on set-pieces.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twelves crosses in win Tsimikas had one shot (zero on goal), 12 crosses (three accurate), and nine corners in Tuesday's 2-0 win versus Rangers FC.

Impact Tsimikas made his third straight start in place of Andrew Robertson and continued with monstrous volume once more. The left-back is a plug and play replacement for Robertson when the latter goes down with any sort of issue. Tsimikas will likely see more playing time in October even when Robertson returns as Liverpool have moved towards rotating the two more frequently in the 2022/23 campaign.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Barca-Inter the standout game in Champions League

Barcelona visits Inter Milan in the standout match in the Champions League

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Named to match-day squad Tsimikas (undisclosed) was included in the match-day squad against Crystal Palace on Monday.

Impact Tsimikas has been dealing with his undisclosed injury throughout the preseason, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him initially coming off the bench. If he does get onto the pitch, it could clear the way for him to push for a spot in the starting XI, though he is unlikely to unseat Andrew Robertson from the starting left-back role.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Training ahead of Monday match Tsimikas (undisclosed) is training Friday for the first time ahead of Monday's match against Crystal Palace, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. "Kostas will train today [Friday] fo...

Impact Tsimikas could be back Monday, but that doesn't change anything for Liverpool, as they're not going to rotate without midweek matches. He remains the second option at left-back behind Andrew Robertson after appearing in 13 league matches last season (nine starts).

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to train next week Tsimikas (undisclosed) is hopeful to return to training next week, according to manager Jurgen Klopp. "Then Kostas [was] unlucky in a training situation. I saw him now, he was out...

Impact Tsimikas will miss at least one match with whatever issue he's dealing with. He'll hope for more minutes than last season when he appeared in 13 Premier League matches. Until he's ready to ready, Andrew Robertson should see all of the minutes at left-back, which isn't surprising.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with knock Tsimikas will miss Wednesday's preseason friendly against RB Salzburg with a minor knock, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said before the game.

Impact Tsimikas picked up an injury in training on Tuesday, but Klopp doesn't think it is serious. He'll have a little over a week to recover before the Premier League opener on Aug. 6.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts 13 times across competitions Tsimikas had 13 starts (18 appearances) and finished with four assists and 157 crosses between league and UCL play.

Impact Tsimikas saw a nice bit of run this past season after rarely getting on the pitch the prior campaign. He may not become a regular next season, but with Andrew Robertson getting older, there's a chance he could get more time. As for fantasy, he seemed to be more cross happy than Robertson, which could help his upside if he indeed gets more time.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Liverpool beats Southampton 2-1, title race goes to the wire

Liverpool took the Premier League title race with Manchester City to the final round of the season after coming from behind again to beat Southampton 2-1

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Intense schedule taking its toll on quad-chasing Liverpool

Liverpool is heading into the 61st game of a potentially history-making season and the intensity of the schedule is taking its toll on the players

MAY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool (5-6 on pens): Kostas Tsimikas clinches FA Cup for Reds after Mason Mount's penalty saved in shoot-out Match report as Liverpool repeat their Carabao Cup penalty shoot-out win over Chelsea with another success from the spot; Kostas Tsimikas st...

MAY 14, 2022 • SKY.COM