Liverpool defender Milos Kerkez scored a 35th-minute header as Hungary beat Georgia 1-0 in the Nations League, then made a 'keep talking' gesture toward the crowd in Budapest
Milos Kerkez scored for Hungary during the international break
Milos Kerkez scored for Hungary during the international break(Image: Getty Images)
Liverpool star Milos Kerkez produced a defiant celebration after finding the net for Hungary during the international break.
The Reds left-back is presently on duty with his national side throughout the extended pause from club action, and got himself on the scoresheet on Friday. Kerkez netted the decisive goal as Hungary secured a 1-0 triumph over Georgia in the Nations League in Budapest, meeting a delivery from Daniel Lukacs to give his nation the lead in the 35th minute.
The headed effort proved sufficient for Hungary to secure maximum points in the Nations League encounter, with Marco Rossi's outfit now sitting third in Group B2, trailing Northern Ireland and Ukraine.
Moments after Kerkez struck, the Liverpool defender peeled away in celebration and promptly raised his hands to execute a 'keep talking' motion directed at the spectators.
Kerkez helped Hungary preserve a clean sheet against Georgia and will now turn his attention to the national squad's upcoming fixture against Ukraine on Monday.
Kerkez's Liverpool and Hungary teammate, Dominik Szoboszlai, spoke to reporters after Friday's game and described his colleague's first international goal as "the last thing" he expected.
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It was Kerkez's first goal for the national side
It was Kerkez's first goal for the national side(Image: Getty Images)
As quoted by M4sport, Szoboszlai added: "We had our chances, I came off at half-time with one eye crying and the other laughing.
"We produced an amazing first half; we had our chances, it shouldn't have been 1-0.
"We need this fighting spirit, that's why everyone in the squad needs to fight together and not concede a goal."
The celebration from Kerkez follows the Liverpool defender being jeered by supporters during Hungary's Nations League meeting with Northern Ireland earlier this week.
Home fans in Belfast whistled at the Hungarian players on Monday, with Kerkez and Szoboszlai receiving the bulk of the hostile reception.
The Irish News suggested the boos were due to Kerkez and Szoboszlai being Liverpool players.
The Reds will be keeping a close eye on both Kerkez and Szoboszlai as they return from international duty with Hungary, eager to have them fully fit and available for the resumption of their Premier League campaign.
Liverpool returns to top-flight action on Sunday, October 11, when it welcomes Manchester City to Anfield.