Why Roberto De Zerbi will have Andrew Robertson frustration as Scottish media all say the same thing
Tottenham Hotspur full-back Andrew Robertson had a frustrating evening with Scotland on Tuesday.
The Tartan Army skipper played 74 minutes of Scotland's Nations League clash with Switzerland at Hampden Park.
It was a disappointing nightf or Sebastien Pocognoli's side, though, as Switzerland ran out 3-0 victors.
Jack Hendry was sent off early doors, with Ricardo Rodriguez scoring the resulting free-kick to put the visitors ahead.
Nico Elvedi and Zeki Amdouni then made sure of the win, as Scotland were well beaten on home turf.
The Scottish media has now reacted to how Robertson performed against Switzerland.
What has the Scottish media said about Andrew Robertson's performance?
Robertson and his Tottenham team-mates have had a difficult start to the Premeir League campaign.
The summer arrival from Liverpool is part of a Spurs team that sits bottom of the table with just two points from five games.
Some struggles from early in his Tottenham career were on display here, too, with media outlets noting his effort but commenting on how his delivery was left wanting.
The Scottish Herald scored him a 6/10 and wrote: "Will be hoping for a better result on what will be his 100th cap at the weekend. Individually can be content with his performance as he was the source of some threatening moments in a match dominated by the visitors.
"As expected, a power of running throughout down the left flank, extending to pressing well into the Swiss half even after Scotland were reduced to ten. Slipped at the crucial moment in first-half opening as he miscued cross."
The Scotsman went with a 5/10, noting: "Cap number 99 for the Scotland captain. Got himself into a few decent positions but rarely found the best delivery. Never stopped going as he tried to drive Scotland forward. Replaced on 74 minutes by Doig."
The Scottish Sun game him a 7/10 and opined: "Stepped up to steady ship following Hendry’s dismissal. Drove the team forward down the left. Tried to buy a pen in second half following strong run but went down too easily."
And Edinburgh News said: "Cap No. 99 for the skipper. Produced Scotland’s first menacing moment and found himself in promising areas, but unable to provide a killer cross."
What do the stats say about Andrew Robertson's performance?
In all of the assessments, there were questions about Robertson's delivery.
Once upon a time, Robertson was one of the most dangerous players in terms of creating opportunities when at Liverpool.
Early in his Tottenham career that has not been too evident, though.
And so it proved here, too. Robertson attempted three crosses in the game, but none of them were accurate.
That contributed to an expected assists rate of just 0.01. Moreover, his pass accuracy was only at 82 per cent and dropped to 70 per cent in the opposition half.
He had 10 carries in total, one of which was a progressive carry, and had a total carrying distance of 74.4 metres, while he lost possession on 11 occasions.
It will be a frustration for De Zerbi that some of the issues on display early in his Tottenham career happened again last night.
He will want to see more consistency in his delivery from Robertson going forward.