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He’s already learning what it takes to compete at the very top.

“Of course I know it is one of the biggest clubs in the world and when I came it just surprised me also how professional everything is and how high a level everything is,” Kerkez told Liverpool FC.

“And that you really have to work hard every single day to compete.

It’s the highest level.

That surprised me but it’s also what I was looking for, so I’m really happy.”

Now in Hong Kong preparing to face his former club AC Milan on Saturday, Kerkez is adjusting to the climate and the demands of life under Arne Slot.

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Despite the heat, Kerkez says the training is only sharpening the squad for the new season.

We are adapting to the heat still but it’s good.

“Obviously I played there and trained a lot with the first team, know a lot of the guys.

It’s me, you know, it’s how I play – I always give 100%.”

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