Kerkez Criticized After Liverpool’s Community Shield Loss…
Milos Kerkez had a day more awkward than a giraffe in a limbo contest during Liverpool’s Community Shield loss to Crystal Palace. The Reds flaunted their flair with goals from newbies Hugo Ekitike and Jeremie Frimpong, while Florian Wirtz impressed. Yet, the defense danced around like it was auditioning for “Strictly Come Defending,” with Virgil van Dijk committing a clumsy penalty. Alisson’s one-on-one heroics couldn’t entirely overshadow Ismaila Sarr breezing through enough space to park a double-decker bus. Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher, along with Steve McManaman, wasn’t exactly pulling punches in their halftime critiques.
Carragher, always a straight shooter—except maybe on the pool table—commented Liverpool lacked defensive harmony, singling out Kerkez, who seemed as misaligned as a confused compass. Steve McManaman echoed concerns, likening Palace’s ease in exploiting gaps to taking candy from a very forgetful baby. Kerkez, fresh from Bournemouth, was preferred over Andy Robertson but found himself leaving openings for Palace’s Daniel Munoz and Sarr. Coach Arne Slot acknowledged the team’s defensive woes, humorously pondering if his backline shares a Wi-Fi connection to sync their movements more efficiently.
