Jamie Carragher Delivers Brutal Assessment of Liverpool Left-Back Milos Kerkez

Jamie Carragher, the outspoken Liverpool legend, didn't hold back in his scathing critique of the team's defensive display during their frustrating 2-2 draw against Fulham at Craven Cottage. The match, marked by chaotic defending and a late recovery that salvaged only a point, left Arne Slot's side languishing in fourth place, far behind leaders Arsenal.[1]

Carragher's frustration boiled over on Sky Sports at halftime, targeting Liverpool's centre-back pairing of Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk. "I’m sick of seeing it all the time, lazy defending from centre-backs, not just Liverpool, right throughout the Premier League," he fumed. He pinpointed a specific lapse where Harry Wilson exploited their positioning: "Harry Wilson does not make that run if Konate’s across and [Virgil] van Dijk’s across. So whether that’s coming tactically from the manager, or they just want to sit in their armchairs in the middle of the pitch and let the midfield players do the running for them…"[1]

But Carragher reserved his most brutal 12-word dig for left-back Milos Kerkez, who has been rotating with Andy Robertson. Pre-match, he dismissed Kerkez's regular starting role: "No, but I think it’s working for Liverpool in that I don’t think he should be playing every week," noting Robertson's superior recent form.[1] The killer line? "Sometimes when you watch Kerkez it’s like having Darwin Nunez at left-back… It’s just head down and run." This comparison painted Kerkez as reckless and lacking composure, evoking the forward's chaotic style.[1][2]

Carragher acknowledged Kerkez's youth offers time for growth, much like Robertson's early days, but urged quick improvement amid Liverpool's faltering standards this season. The verdict underscores deeper concerns over intensity and tactical discipline, with fans and pundits alike questioning Slot's setup.[1]

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