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Liverpool new boy Milos Kerkez wants to win trophies(Image: Andrew Powell, Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Milos Kerkez has no doubts that he can handle the expectation that comes with playing for Liverpool - after recognising what real pressure looks like when he was a kid.

The champions paid Bournemouth £40million for the Serbian-born Hungarian international left-back and the 21-year-old admitted he realised that he was taking a huge step up in class from the pace of the passing he encountered in his very first training session with his new club.

But Kerkez insists he is ready for the challenge - thanks to a childhood spent on the tough streets of his hometown Vrbas and a career path that has brought him to Anfield via spells in Hungary, Italy and Holland after coming through the ranks in Serbian and Austrian youth football.

“For me, I don't feel pressure anywhere,” said Kerkez, who is hoping to be in Slot’s team for the Community Shield clash with Crystal Palace at Wembley.

“It's just go out and do your job.

That's what's called pressure.

“I have big ambitions, so I am happy that I'm now at a club like Liverpool because I can compete for things.

It's normal, it's Liverpool - you have to win.”

Kerkez joined the Reds from Bournemouth this summer(Image: PA)

Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes played a huge role in taking Kerkez to Merseyside after securing the defender for Bournemouth two years ago when he was in a similar role with the Cherries.

Blessed with lightning pace and a cultured left foot, the 5ft 11ins powerhouse also possesses a mental strength that will stand him in good stead playing in front of the Kop.

Kerkez enjoyed a stellar 2024-25 campaign with the Cherries(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)

Asked if there were any jitters on his first day at the club, Kerkez scoffed: “Me nervous?

When you hear the noise of the passes - boom, boom, boom - it's different.

“It's just the highest level of football and I'm really proud and happy that I'm here.

I think I'm fitting in perfectly, so I think this is the best place to be.

Kerkez will compete with Andy Robertson for the left-back berth(Image: Getty)

“My brothers keep texting me and they're like ‘you're a Liverpool player!’ It's a big thing.

Now it's only time to work more and do great stuff with this club.”

Kerkez has opted to take the same No 6 shirt once worn by left-back John Arne Riise at Anfield.