Liverpool claimed a 3-0 win over Marseille in the Champions League with Milos Kerkez playing a key role in the victory
Milos Kerkez after a Liverpool game
Milos Kerkez helped Liverpool claim a 3-0 win over Marseille in the Champions League on Wednesday(Image: Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)
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Milos Kerkez has responded to an apology from a Liverpool supporter following his impressive performance against Marseille in the Champions League. Kerkez played a key role in helping the Reds claim a 3-0 victory over the French club in their league phase match on Wednesday night.
Hugo Ekitike thought he put Liverpool in front in the first half, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside, before Dominik Szoboszlai scored the opener with a clever free-kick moments before the interval.
Liverpool clinched the win with an own goal from Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli and a stoppage-time strike from Cody Gakpo, with the victory moving the Reds up to fourth place in the league phase standings in the Champions League.
Kerkez was one of the many standout performers for Liverpool in the win in France, which led to a post on X - formerly known as Twitter - from a fan account about the left-back.
“Accept my apologies Milos Kerkez,” the post read. “I was way too quick to judge you. I can see now why you were voted the best left back in the Premier League last season.”
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Kerkez then responded to the post on Wednesday night, with the Liverpool defender taking just over 30 minutes to send his reply.
“It’s ok bro, critics give me even more fuel,” Kerkez responded, accompanied by a red love heart emoji and a red circle emoji.
Liverpool’s next match will see the Reds take on Kerkez’s former club, Bournemouth, in the Premier League this weekend.
Arne Slot’s side will make the trip to the Vitality Stadium on Saturday evening, and it remains to be seen if the Liverpool head coach will hand a start to Kerkez against his former employers.
Before the win over Marseille, Kerkez explained how he believes he has improved in recent weeks following his £40million move from Bournemouth last summer.
“I feel when I came here, I think every player needs time to adapt because you come to one of the biggest clubs in the world,” Kerkez said on Tuesday. “I got help from everyone, from the boss, the players, the staff, from everyone.
“I think in the last month or so I have improved in a lot of areas, but I am still not satisfied. I want more and everyone will help me to do it.
“(I’ve learned) a lot (from Robertson). We talked a few times. Robbo is a legend here at the club, a big player, did a lot of stuff for the club, won trophies.
“For me it is a privilege to be next to such a player. I am just taking it in, I’m learning, listening always. I just want to improve.”
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