Milos Kerkez pinpoints big improvement for Liverpool after transfer - 'much more conscious'

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However, the full-back also recognises that he has a lot to learn whilst taking great pride in representing his new club.

Kerkez has started all four of Liverpool's Premier League fixtures since his £40m switch from Bournemouth.

However, the latest against Burnley ended after just 36 minutes as Arne Slot chose to remove the full-back from the danger of a suspension as he had been booked for simulation before committing a foul to prevent a counter-attack.

Andy Robertson entered in the Hungarian's place and was subsequently chosen over Kerkez to make his first start of the season in Wednesday's Champions League win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield.

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In an interview with Hungarian channel Spiler TV before the events of the past week, Kerkez stated: "I think my biggest strength is energetic defence, my momentum, my tackles.

"I feel like I’ve settled in well, match after match I’m adapting better to the circumstances and my teammates.

I’d like to repay the trust, I’ll try to continue to improve.

"Every game is extremely difficult in the Premier League, but of course playing against a championship contender is especially so," he referred to his performance against Arsenal last month, and the personal duel against Noni Madueke.

"Every weekend I meet excellent wingers, but you always have to be ready, you can’t be afraid of the challenge.

"I get to play for one of the best clubs in the world, if not the best, which I’m proud of.

I also want to perform well and improve for my family."

The 21-year-old had been brought to the Premier League in 2023 from AZ Alkmaar, with now-Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes engineering his transfer to Bournemouth when he worked in the same post for the South Coast club.

His research to suggest Kerkez would flourish into a top left-back was supported by the fact he featured in every single one of the Cherries' league fixtures last term, earning a place in the 2025 PFA team of the year.

He helped Andoni Iraola's side to keep nine clean sheets last term, but gained strong recognition for the two goals and six assists he contributed.

However, Kerkez believes: "My numbers look good on the offensive side compared to last season, but I think I improved even more defensively.

"I know everyone talks about goals and assists, but I think I’ve made the most progress in being able to stay focused for 95 minutes.

I’m much more conscious defensively, that’s where I’ve made the most progress, I think."

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