In a ruthless transfer, Liverpool have now reportedly opened talks to signal a Premier League defender who would seemingly exchange Andrew Robertson amid his current struggles.
Liverpool switch information
Though arguably harsh provided that Liverpool sit prime of the Premier League and Champions League, in case you have been to pick a current weak point of theirs then it’s Robertson. The left-back was even dropped by Arne Slot after he was torn aside by Bukayo Saka in an eventual draw towards Arsenal, earlier than the Dutchman restored his place towards Aston Villa final trip.
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Amid hyperlinks to the likes of Antonee Robinson, nevertheless, the Scot lately reiterated his want to show current doubters mistaken, saying by way of TNT Sports: “The final couple of video games I’ve been on the bench and I received doubters for the primary time in a very long time, first time at this membership.
“However it fits me on this place. I’m making an attempt to show individuals mistaken once more. I missed pre-season, which is rarely ultimate for any participant. After which I’ve had the ankle struggles. I received one other knock on it towards Wolves and it took a little bit of time to cool down.
“So, look, I really feel good. Clearly, taking a few video games out was irritating. I need to play each recreation, after all, however that was not potential. I knew that the subsequent time I received an opportunity I might take it and that’s what I attempted to do.”
Even amid such defiance although, the Reds appear intent on welcoming one other left-back. Based on Anfield Watch, Liverpool have opened preliminary talks to sign Milos Kerkez, who’s now their prime goal forward of 2025.
The Bournemouth defender was signed by Richard Hughes in the summertime of 2023 while he was at Bournemouth and will now be a part of up with the sporting director but once more – this time at Liverpool.
“Sensible” Kerkez might exchange Robertson
Kerkez has actually been one to look at within the present marketing campaign, serving to Bournemouth to victories over each Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis. At simply 21 years outdated, he is top-of-the-line up and coming defenders within the Premier League and appears ready-made to exchange an ageing and lately struggling Robertson.
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Premier League stats 24/25 (by way of FBref) |
Milos Kerkez |
Andrew Robertson |
|---|---|---|
|
Begins |
11 |
9 |
|
Assists |
2 |
0 |
|
Tackles Received |
7 |
7 |
|
Ball Recoveries |
48 |
41 |
Given Hughes’ Bournemouth connection, Liverpool must be assured that they will get a deal accomplished to signal the Hungarian. Simply what his arrival would imply for Robertson’s Anfield future stays to be seen, nevertheless, after he lately said his want to struggle for his place.
All through a superb begin to the marketing campaign, Kerkez has earned many followers, together with senior journalist and Hungarian Bence Bocsak, who described the left-back’s efficiency in victory over Arsenal as “good”.
As Robertson’s struggles proceed and Liverpool reportedly step up their pursuit to signal Kerkez, Slot might make his most ruthless transfer but at Anfield.
