Kerkez under pressure for Merseyside derby as Robertson steps up for Liverpool
It would surprise many if Arne Slot starts Milos Kerkez against Everton.
Kerkez showed left back struggles at Turf Moor last weekend.
He was booked for diving and narrowly avoided a second yellow.
Slot will not risk a repeat in the Merseyside cauldron.
Robertson remains the dependable option and started the week against Atletico Madrid.
The Scot said moving to Liverpool is a big jump.
Kerkez is lucky to have an experienced mentor.
Still, the left back may wait to rejoin Slot’s starting XI.
Robertson started midweek, keeping Kerkez on the bench.
Slot has a clear path, but Kerkez must cut errors fast.
Robertson keeps the flow with confidence and a steady rhythm.
The Merseyside derby is rhythm and grind.
Rival talk from Millwall or Brighton is not our focus here.
But the derby still tests every edge of the boot and the mind.
TLDR
Kerkez faces a tough test against a Merseyside derby crowd.
Robertson starts again; Kerkez must prove the move is worth it.
Liverpool will lean on tempo and grit over hype.
Milos Kerkez
Liverpool FC