Reds Watch Kerkez, Find Istanbul Delight …
If you’ve been watching paint dry during the Liverpool break, you might’ve stumbled across the Hungary vs. Turkey match. Reds fans, transfixed by Dominik Szoboszlai sporting the captain’s armband, were treated to a footie-future feature. Milos Kerkez flickered as Hungary’s twinkling star, catching Liverpool radar as a potential Andy Robertson understudy.
But wait – who’s that dazzling dribbler catching Arne Slot’s eye instead? Enter Orkun Kokcu, Turkey’s midfield magician with a killer strike that left Hungary looking like a deer caught in headlights. Kokcu showed Liverpool that he’s got what it takes, with a touch of drama thrown in for good measure. His ties with Arne Slot won’t hurt his Anfield credentials, waxing lyrical about Slot being “the best coach in the world.”
Yet, Liverpool might need to dig deep down the back of the sofa, with Kokcu’s current club, Benfica, ready to barter for a big bounty. Add some rainbow armband drama and a suspension-worthy style, and it’s a mixed bag for the Reds to ponder. Either way, it seems Liverpool’s scouts got more than they bargained for with an Istanbul delight on the horizon.
