Milos Kerkez has just explained exactly which matches Andy Robertson should play in for Liverpool - opinion
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Milos Kerkez has been installed as Liverpool’s first-choice left-back since arriving from Bournemouth in June.The Hungary international was named in the PFA Team of the Year for his performances last season, and after being signed for £40m, many had expected that he would slot straight into the side.While that has been the case so far, with Kerkez starting all seven of Liverpool‘s Premier League matches so far, it has not all been straightforward.Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis. Kerkez was taken off after just 38 minutes against Burnley in September, for example, while he has visibly struggled in other matches too.This has led to calls in some areas of the Liverpool fanbase for Arne Slot to reinstate Andy Robertson as his regular left-back.It is a dilemma for Slot, who is trying to get Kerkez up to speed while still acknowledging that, at 21, he may face a steep learning curve as well.
Handily, Kerkez has now dropped a big hint to let the Liverpool head coach know which game he may be best sitting out of.Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty ImagesMilos Kerkez should play Liverpool’s matches at AnfieldIt has certainly not been all bad from Kerkez so far. Kerkez for home, the experience and know-how of Robertson for away games.Rotating in such a way will ensure Kerkez gets the protection he appears to need, while also making sure Robertson’s qualities are still utilised as well.
The youngster needs to play through these difficult early stages at Liverpool.Robertson did not have the best international break with Scotland, and while Kerkez is somewhat out of form himself, he looked far better for Hungary.Slot has already shown that he is not afraid to make a bold decision and swap the left-back position in-game if it is not working.But if he is smart and astute, he can still get the best out of his two excellent options if he only listens to what they are telling him. Kerkez home, Robertson away.