Liverpool’s Next Full-Back Star? What Milos Kerkez Brings To Anfield | OneFootball

By Aiden Gharibian

Liverpool are set to move for 21-year-old Hungarian full-back Milos Kerkez, making him the second full-back signing of the summer under Arne Slot. It marks a monumental shift in Liverpool’s full-back department, with both departures and arrivals signaling a new tactical era. While the changes may feel sudden, the new additions promise to bring fresh energy, different qualities, and a modern approach to both flanks. But what exactly can fans expect from the incoming Kerkez?

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Kerkez plays with his heart on his sleeve, showing incredible work rate up and down the pitch — but it’s not just effort he brings. The Hungarian international also offers real quality, with aggressive tackling and dangerous crossing among the key traits that make him such a highly rated young full-back. Some fans may be underestimating this signing, not realising that Kerkez was named in the Premier League Team of the Season at just 21 years old, having started every single match under Andoni Iraola for Bournemouth. If there’s one area to watch, it’s his aggression, which, while a strength, can sometimes spill over due to his inexperience. As a fearless, hard-hitting defender, Kerkez will need to learn how to channel that intensity without risking unnecessary bookings or mistakes.

Overall, Kerkez shares several similarities, along with some key differences, to Andy Robertson, who appears set to leave Anfield this summer. Liverpool fans will naturally hope Kerkez can fill the big shoes left by the Scotsman, and there’s reason for optimism. He’s already Premier League proven, has the stamina and aggression that defined Robertson’s best years, and brings a youthful hunger that aligns perfectly with Arne Slot’s vision for a refreshed Liverpool side.