Andy Robertson is serving as a mentor for Milos Kerkez (Credits: Imago Images)
Liverpool have had a tough week as the Reds faced three different teams within a span of seven days. Two English Premier League and a UEFA Champions League clash ended in the Merseysiders’ claiming victory on all fronts.
Milos Kerkez played a significant role, as the Serbo-Hungarian full-back appeared in two of the three matches, contributing to Liverpool’s victory.
The 21-year-old left-back started against Everton but was later substituted following a yellow card. 31-year-old Andy Robertson took the Hungarian’s place as the Merseysiders ended the match 1-0 at Turf Moor.
On the contrary, Robertson started against Atlético de Madrid with Kerkez being substituted in at the 86th minute mark. The Reds barely edged Rojiblancos with a single goal as Virgil van Dijk helped finish the game 3-2.
Interestingly, Andrew was rumoured to make a move to the Metropolitano, but the Scotsman decided to stay at Anfield despite knowing that his game time would be reduced following Kerkez’s arrival.
Milos started again against Everton as the Merseyside Derby again saw a dominant Reds display in the first half. The second half was more bluish-aggressive as the Toffees were trying to get back into the game.
Idrissa Gueye tried his best but could only salvage a single goal as Liverpool won their sixth game in a row. The Reds now sit 15 points on top, being five points clear of second-placed Arsenal.
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Kerkez appreciates Robertson’s guidance
Despite having a brewing healthy rivalry, Kerkez actually sees Robertson as a mentor to guide him through the intricacies of football at a club like Liverpool.
“Before the game, he motivated me, told me: ‘Go outside and do your thing that you were doing last season,’ so he gave me a bit of a push. Then, after the game, he congratulated me and told me that I should keep going like that. We are good.”
“He’s a legend who did amazing things, won everything and still has quality. It’s not like he’s not here. He’s a squad player. This is Liverpool, we’re competing. He’s pushing me, I’m pushing him, and I think that’s important to have in a big club like this.”
The Serbo-Hungarian footballer has also talked about the adaptiveness needed when a player changes clubs and the difference in coaches and players that come forth.
“I’m just here to do my job. I want to improve, I want to give everything for the badge. Obviously, you have to adapt, and the coach and the players are helping me a lot so I’m improving a lot every day”, Kerkez told the press.
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