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Kerkez feels like the obvious choice for Liverpool.

The Scotland captain’s demise has been blown a tad out of proportion in some quarters; he has started 27 games in a title-winning campaign and his form has been more consistent since the turn of the year.

But having another left-back available to share the load and afford Robertson breaks when required seems like a wise course of action



This is also his sixth season as a Premier League regular - fulfilling a rotation role would feel like a backward step, even if he was at an elite club like Liverpool.

Slot's tactical plan for next season could decide which left-back Liverpool signs

Talented as he undoubtedly is, the USA international may seem less appealing to Hughes and Liverpool’s decision-makers.

It may all boil down to what Slot wants from his full-backs, especially in a summer when he could be targeting additions on both the right and left of a back four

It’s one of the questions underpinning Liverpool’s summer, Slot’s repurposed tactical approach and, possibly, the side’s success next season.

Kerkez seems like the obvious answer