Liverpool fans will be left with more questions than answers after watching Milos Kerkez for Hungary - opinion

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Milos Kerkez has been a puzzling player since he arrived at Liverpool in the summer.The former Bournemouth left-back signed for £40 million in the transfer window after an electric season on the South Coast, where he became integral to the success of the team.Many believed that this quick, attacking-minded player would be the perfect addition to the backline as a successor to the ageing Andy Robertson, who can still perform but struggles with pace at times.However, this has not been the case, as the 22-year-old, for the most part, has disappointed fans with his performances so far.In a few instances this season, Kerkez has found himself in the book, struggling to defend his left flank, and not bringing his creativity into the final third.Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesMilos Kerkez’s improved Hungary performance brings Liverpool form into questionBefore the international break, he did not cover himself in glory in the 2-1 loss to Chelsea, where he again did not put in a performance befitting of his quality.Since joining back up with the Hungarian national team for their World Cup qualifiers, his performance against Armenia was more like the player Liverpool believed they had signed this summer.READ MORE: How Milos Kerkez is performing for Hungary after tough start to Liverpool careerIn the side’s 2-0 win last night, the left-back had maintained an 88% accuracy and sent eight balls into the final third as he won all but one of his ground duels.He was also able to be successful in the one tackle he made in the game, but what all these numbers show is a much different player than what fans on Merseyside are used to.Kerkez has not been a driving force like Robertson once was for the club down the left-hand side, but clearly, for Hungary, he has been able to be much more creative.When looking into his heat map as well, he found himself in the opposition’s half more often than he had for the Reds.It leaves big questions over why he has not been able to be as creative on the left-hand side and why he is not able to bring this kind of form to Anfield.This needs to happen more often if he is to succeed, although currently he seems unable to burst forward in much the same way that is needed for Premier League success.Andy Robertson may need to start more oftenWhile Kerkez is not performing to his capabilities, it may be a good idea for Liverpool to give Robertson more starts.The one issue with doing this is his fitness, but if he can maintain a good level of fitness, there is no question that he can do a job for Arne Slot’s side.It may not be as energetic as fans would hope, but it provides more defensive cover, which the Hungarian seems unable to give at this moment in time.The left-back dilemma is something that needs to be rectified as soon as possible, otherwise it will cause more issues to a team already in a poor spell of form.