Hungarian media react to Milos Kerkez display vs Armenia
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Hungarian Media React to Milos Kerkez Display vs Armenia
Hungary secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Armenia in Yerevan on Wednesday night, maintaining their World Cup qualification hopes ahead of a crucial match against the Republic of Ireland.[1] The result keeps Hungary's path to the 2026 World Cup clear, with the team sitting second in Group F on eight points.[1]
For Liverpool's Milos Kerkez, the international fixture represented a valuable opportunity to demonstrate his quality after a challenging start at Anfield. The 21-year-old left-back moved to Liverpool for £40 million during the summer from Bournemouth and has struggled to replicate his previous form in the Premier League.[1] On international duty, however, Kerkez put in a solid 86-minute performance for Hungary, showcasing glimpses of his potential.
Despite his efforts, Hungarian media outlets raised concerns about Kerkez's confidence levels. The Hungarian newspaper Nemzeti Sport awarded him a 6/10 rating, suggesting he had lost some self-assurance compared to his earlier performances.[1] The assessment highlighted moments of uncertainty in his play, particularly in the first half when a heavy pass to Dominik Szoboszlai went astray at the 18th minute mark.
Kerkez did show positive intent at times, breaking forward brilliantly in the 32nd minute, though his subsequent cross proved poor. After the interval, however, his performance deteriorated, with several misplaced passes resulting in throw-ins, suggesting his confidence from Liverpool had temporarily faded.[1]
Hungary's defensive resilience proved crucial, as the team dominated the first half but faced increased pressure from Armenia after the break. Marco Rossi's side managed to hold firm and secure all three points.[1] The victory proved pivotal in World Cup qualifying Group F, particularly following Ireland's shock 2-0 upset over Portugal earlier that evening.