'A shadow of the player': Second Liverpool star now dubbed 'a nervous' wreck this season after Milos Kerkez

Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version from Rousing the Kop or go back to LFC Live.

The Hungarian has been the main issue, given his mistakes and generally poor displays, which have seen Kerkez branded a ‘nervous wreck’ by two former players, Jamie Carragher and Jamie Redknapp.However, after the United performance, Bradley has also found himself with the same label from Micah Richards, who believes the right-back has looked a shadow of himself so far this season.Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesMicah Richards says Conor Bradley needs to stop thinking about replacing Trent Alexander-ArnoldThe former Manchester City defender spoke highly of the Northern Irishman’s ability on the pitch, which he has showcased for his country and last season for Liverpool.Despite this, Richards has explained that the poor performances of the 22-year-old are down to Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure affecting his mindset of what a right-back for the Reds should be.READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk told he is completely to blame for Milos Kerkez’s poor run of form for LiverpoolSpeaking to The Rest Is Football, the 37-year-old explained how he can actually get out of this rut to become the man on the right-hand side.He said: “I watched Conor Bradley, and I watched him last season, and he was filling in for Trent. Every time he came into the team, he was excellent.

When he goes forward, he’s always like in his head. He can do it.

What he needs to get out of his head.“He’s not there to replace Trent because he can’t. But the way Liverpool play, he can be effective with the timing of his runs, the low cross across the box he can put in.“He looks like a nervous wreck.