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Milos Kerkez on First Liverpool Season: “The First Months Were Tough”
TL;DR
Milos Kerkez reflects on his challenging first season with Liverpool, noting early struggles but recent improvements. He emphasizes the importance of adaptation for both himself and new teammates.
Key points
- Milos Kerkez joined Liverpool last summer.
- He faced early struggles adapting to the team's style.
- Kerkez has seen improvements in his performance as the season progressed.
- He emphasizes the need for new players to adapt and build team chemistry.
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It’s been a difficult season for Liverpool’s players, both old and new, with the club’s hoped for title defence in ruins by the end of September and no chances at silverware left as the calendar ticks over to May. There will be hope, though, that a slight uptick in form in April can provide a foundation.
Especially for players like Milos Kerkez, the 22-year-old Hungarian left back who arrived last summer and was dropped straight into the starting eleven despite early struggles that mirrored the team’s but who has had a more positive impact in recent months and is now turning his attention towards the future.
“I think in general it has been a growing season,” Kerkez noted. “Learning a lot of new things, adapting. Maybe the first two or three months were a bit tough in terms of playing style and everything was new to me and playing a lot of games I needed to adapt, but after that it gets better and better always.
“I’m happy now that I’ve found my place more and I can play more consistently—and consistent performances also. And I think in terms of the team, also it has been a growing season. Every new player that came in, you need some time to adapt and get to know each other, on the pitch and off the pitch.”
That Liverpool have won three games in a row in the league and the mood heading into May is at least relatively good is, of course, a positive. Yet concerns remain about press effectiveness, passing efficiency, chance creation and finishing, and fitness. It’s still unclear what this side’s identity is meant to be.
While that situation remains, there will be massive doubts about heading into another season with head coach Arne Slot in charge while Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes direct recruitment. Hopefully, though, in the time left in 2025-26 we will get some firmer signs of progress to latch on to.
“I think it has been a growing season,” Kerkez reiterated. “The future is bright for this team, for sure, but I know I have big shoes to fill for the future, that’s for sure—and I’m going to give my best.”
Q&A
What challenges did Milos Kerkez face during his first season at Liverpool?
Milos Kerkez experienced difficulties adapting to Liverpool's playing style in the first two to three months of his season.
How has Milos Kerkez's performance improved over the season?
Kerkez has noted a positive shift in his performances, stating he has found his place in the team and is playing more consistently.
What does Milos Kerkez say about the team's adaptation process?
Kerkez believes that every new player needs time to adapt and build chemistry with teammates, both on and off the pitch.
