Norwegian legend says young left-back just needs time

John Arne Riise revealed he’s been messaging Milos Kerkez since the Hungarian took his No.6 shirt after a $54 million summer move from Bournemouth. The 22-year-old has yet to hit full stride under Arne Slot—but Riise believes patience will pay off.

Right now, Kerkez plays every game like it’s a 100‑metre sprint—great for the Olympics, less ideal for defending corners.