Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has finally addressed the club’s left-back problem by snapping up Andy Robertson from Hull City.The Scottish defender completed his £10 million move to Anfield last week and is expected to become the Reds’ first-choice left-back ahead of James Milner and Alberto Moreno.Following Robertson’s move to Anfield, the Liverpool Echo produced a feature looking at the weird and wonderful left-backs who have played for the Merseyside outfit since 2000.The Echo describe left-back as a ‘cursed’ position at Anfield, arguing that the likes of Christian Ziege, Fabio Aurelio and Andrea Dossena all flattered to deceive.In the same article, however, the Echo also included John Arne Riise and argued that history had “been kind” to the full-back who spent seven happy years with Liverpool.

Echo: 'History has been kind' to Riise

“History has been kind to the Norwegian,” Echo journalist Ian Doyle writes. “At the time, Riise was seen as a weakness by some, first under Houllier and later Rafael Benitez, where he was on occasion moved up into midfield.

“Riise, though, proved durable and versatile, and contributed to winning runs in the League Cup in 2003, Champions League in 2005 and FA Cup the following year, until an own goal in the Champions League semi-final against Chelsea in 2008 indicated the end was nigh.

“He finished with 31 goals – many memorable – in 348 appearances.”

Riise reacts on Twitter

Riise took offence to this article and replied to the Echo’s link on Twitter.

“Seen as a weakness?” the Norwegian wrote. “Yeah thats why I only lasted 7 years and 348 games. Really s**t I was really.”

Liverpool fans then backed up Riise….

Riise then lightened up a bit

Another Echo journalist, Neil Jones, then tweeted the same link and added: “Here's @IanDoyleSport upsetting Champions League winners. #LFC”

Riise seemed to see the funny side, although you could understand if the 36-year-old was still quietly fuming.

Riise was very good for Liverpool

Okay, so he might not have been the *perfect* left-back, but he was still one of the best in the Premier League at his peak.

He cost Liverpool just £4 million - an absolute bargain in hindsight - and provided fans with some unforgettable moments.

Respect from Liverpool supporters is the least he deserves.