Gary Neville slams Milos Kerkez in scathing assessment after Chelsea loss

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Following Liverpool's recent 2-1 defeat by Chelsea, Gary Neville delivered a harsh critique of Milos Kerkez's performance, highlighting significant concerns about the young defender's readiness at the top level. Neville described Kerkez as looking like a "baby" and a "youth team player," emphasizing that the 20-year-old seemed overwhelmed during the match and struggled to cope with the demands faced on the pitch[1].

Neville’s appraisal was not isolated to Kerkez alone but also extended to broader defensive issues within Liverpool’s setup early in their title defense campaign. He pointed out that full-back positions have emerged as clear weak points so far this season. For example, Conor Bradley was substituted at halftime in consecutive league games, while veteran left-back Andy Robertson was notably beaten by Chelsea's Estevao, who scored the winning goal against Liverpool[1].

Moreover, Jeremie Frimpong, who joined from Bayer Leverkusen for £29.5 million in the summer, has yet to make a substantial impact. This lack of solid contribution from the defensive flanks has raised doubts about Liverpool’s squad depth and defensive resilience, especially given the heightened expectations for the team's success.

Overall, Gary Neville’s scathing assessment underscores the pressure on Milos Kerkez and Liverpool’s defensive players to elevate their performances. His candid remarks suggest that unless improvements are made, these defensive vulnerabilities could undermine Liverpool's aspirations in the Premier League this season[1].