Former Manchester United legend Gary Neville has launched a scathing review of a Liverpool player following the Reds’ 2-1 defeat to Manchester United at Anfield — a result that has sparked heated discussions among fans and pundits alike.
In a match that started in the worst possible way for Liverpool, Bryan Mbeumo pounced early to open the scoring after a defensive mix-up caused by Alexis Mac Allister’s head injury. Despite dominating possession, Arne Slot’s men struggled to find their rhythm until Cody Gakpo equalized in the 78th minute. But the joy didn’t last — Harry Maguire rose highest just six minutes later to hand United a crucial away victory, their first in seven months.
Speaking on The Gary Neville Podcast, the Sky Sports pundit didn’t mince words when assessing Liverpool’s display — and one player, in particular, came under heavy fire.
> “The individual defending was shocking,” Neville said. “The left-back hasn’t settled in… he plays like a 10-year-old — positionally lost, rash, and uncertain.”
The player in question? Milos Kerkez.
The young Hungarian, brought in as Andrew Robertson’s long-term replacement, endured another rough outing. Despite the stats painting a slightly better picture — one successful tackle, one big chance created, and four duels won — Neville argued that Kerkez looked overwhelmed by the pace and pressure of Premier League football.
It’s not the first time Neville has questioned the 20-year-old’s performances. Earlier this season, he described Kerkez as “a youth team player thrown into a senior match” after Liverpool’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea. Many fans who had high hopes after his impressive stint at Bournemouth are now beginning to worry whether he can truly step up as Robertson’s successor.
With Eintracht Frankfurt up next in Europe and Brentford waiting in the Premier League, Arne Slot faces a tough decision — stick with the struggling youngster or recall Robertson, who remains a fan favorite.
For now, Liverpool’s title challenge seems to be losing momentum, sitting four points behind leaders Arsenal. The question remains — can Slot steady the ship before the gap widens any further? ⚠️🔥
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