Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has admitted he doesn’t fully trust new signing Milos Kerkez after a shaky start to his Anfield career. Kerkez, who joined this summer for around £40 million, has made a string of errors on and off the pitch. Arne Slot says it’s affecting his confidence in the left-back.
A dream start that has taken a rocky turn
Kerkez arrived at Liverpool with promise, having impressed at Bournemouth and earning a hefty fee. Exit rumours and media buzz followed. But only months in, his form has dipped and so have the trust levels. Slot didn’t sugar-coat his comments — he said Kerkez had proved he couldn’t be trusted to stay on the pitch and avoid mistakes.
What Slot wants to see
The coach made it clear that Kerkez must improve his decisions, awareness and reliability. Slot emphasised the need for a full-back who can support the attack yet also defend solidly. Kerkez’s diving in, lapses and disciplinary issues have raised red flags. Slot said:
“Trust is earned every day. He hasn’t given me enough so far.”
Bigger picture at Liverpool
This isn’t just about one player — it reflects Liverpool’s growing pains in squad management and recruitment. Kerkez’s situation highlights the sense that expensive signings must hit the ground running. For Liverpool, the left-back role is part of their rebuild under Slot, and if it’s unstable, the whole defence can wobble.
Author’s Insight
Here’s the truth: Kerkez is talented, no doubt. But talent alone doesn’t erase mistakes or clear up questions about attitude and reliability. Slot’s trust is slipping — and when a coach says that, it’s serious. Kerkez answers the doubts now or risk being left behind. For fans, the hope remains he’ll recapture his early promise. But time is running out.
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