MILOS KERKEZ PRAISES LIVERPOOL INTENSITY AFTER ‘TOUGH’ EARLY CHALLENGE
Liverpool's Milos Kerkez says the squad is full of "positive energy" after the international break, ready to end their 3-game losing streak against Man Utd. The defender is confident ahead of the Anfield clash.
As Liverpool looks to get their season back on track on Sunday, Milos Kerkez thinks the recent international break could be advantageous. In the Premier League, the Reds take on fierce rivals Manchester United of the North West in an attempt to snap a losing streak of three straight games that has knocked the champions off the top of the standings.
Over the previous two weeks, several Liverpool players have made an impact for their nations, including Mohamed Salah scoring two goals to guarantee Egypt's World Cup qualification, Alexis Mac Allister scoring twice for Argentina, and Cody Gakpo scoring three goals for the Netherlands.
Additionally, Kerkez, who made two appearances for Hungary in their most recent World Cup qualifying matches, is optimistic about the team's attitude.
According to him, "Everyone is really back with a lot of positive energy." "We are particularly looking forward to it because several of the guys had strong performances and victories with their national teams.
"Winning is crucial for the club, so it is a significant game.
"That series of losses was undoubtedly difficult. However, everyone is in good form, and I witnessed everyone returning with vigour and concentration, so we are truly prepared to make a change."
Liverpool is unbeaten at home against United since January 2016 and has not lost four straight games since November 2014. In their eleven following visits across all competitions, the Old Trafford team have only scored twice.
Since joining from Bournemouth for £40 million in the summer, Kerkez has started every Premier League game. He will try to withstand Andy Robertson's push to keep his left-back position.
The 21-year-old is also certain that Arne Slot's team can win this weekend because of the Anfield factor.
"To be honest, I always feel different when I am playing at Anfield—I get a lot of energy, and the thrill does not really wear me out," Kerkez stated.
"I am confident that the supporters will support us as usual and that they will provide us with a great deal of encouragement and vitality. It will be a significant event, and we naturally want to share the success with the supporters and the team.
Kerkez continued, "Everyone returned fit, and it is going to be incredibly essential," in an interview with Liverpoolfc.com.
"To get three points, we are going to need everyone—the supporters, the starting players, and the players who are not starting."
MOHAMED SALAH SET TO LEAVE LIVERPOOL: FENERBAHCE PREPARE STUNNING THREE-YEAR CONTRACT OFFER
After a decade at Anfield, Mohamed Salah's next move is the talk of football. Will he join Messi or stay in European leagues?
Mohamed Salah looks set to leave Liverpool this summer, and it sounds like he wants to stay in Europe. One of the hottest rumours right now is about Fenerbahçe; they’re ready to offer him a three-year deal worth around £52 million. That’s a huge pay packet, but probably not as big as what he’d get in Saudi Arabia.
Salah’s been on Merseyside for almost a decade, and it’s hard to overstate just how much he’s done for Liverpool. Since joining in 2017 with Jurgen Klopp in charge, he’s picked up two Premier League titles, a Champions League medal, an FA Cup, and two League Cups. Pretty impressive, honestly. But this season hasn’t gone his way, and new boss Arne Slot dropped him for a few games after his form dipped. When Salah announced in March that he’d be leaving, people started up with transfer rumours right away.
In recent years, clubs from the Saudi Pro League have shown considerable interest. Last year, Al Ittihad went as far as slapping a £150 million offer on the table, but Liverpool turned it down.
Now the story goes that Salah wants to stay in Europe even though he’d pocket way more in Saudi Arabia. Reports out of Egypt claim Fenerbahce, managed by Jose Mourinho’s old club, have already sat down with Salah’s agent. They apparently laid out their big plans, offering £17.3 million a year with a three-year contract, and they want to build the team around him to end their league title drought stretching back to 2014.
There’s also talk of Real Madrid getting involved. Still, their transfer policy usually steers clear of handing massive contracts to players pushing the end of their careers, even superstars like Salah. Clubs in Italy, like Roma, Juventus, and Inter Milan, are keeping tabs on him too. And just to make things more interesting, someone floated the idea of Salah joining up with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami in the MLS, though the league's salary cap throws a wrench into that.
At this point, everybody’s watching Salah’s next move; the only certainty is that he won’t be short of offers when he finally says goodbye to Liverpool.
WHY IS LIVERPOOL HESITATING TO HIRE XABI ALONSO DESPITE OVERWHELMING FAN SUPPORT?
Liverpool has contacted Real Madrid to investigate Xabi Alonso’s tenure, as pressure grows on current manager Arne Slot at Anfield.
Liverpool have reached out to Real Madrid to ask about Xabi Alonso, but honestly, there’s some debate going on behind the scenes. People have been talking about Alonso stepping in at Anfield, especially since Arne Slot’s season hasn’t gone over well. Fans let out some boos after that 1-1 draw with Chelsea, and the mood is pretty tense. Even though Slot led Liverpool to a league title last year, quite a few supporters seem fed up with him and would rather see Alonso take charge.
But Spanish outlet AS says Liverpool have contacted Real Madrid to get the inside scoop on what happened during Alonso’s time at the club. It sounds like the decision-makers at Liverpool are starting to feel unsure about him, and they might actually stick with Slot for another season.
Alonso landed the Real Madrid job last summer after doing wonders at Bayer Leverkusen. Still, just six months in, Madrid let him go, reportedly because the locker room was falling apart. Liverpool’s relationship with Real Madrid is strong, and they apparently want some honest feedback – kind of like asking for a reference from a past employer, which isn’t unusual.
Liverpool’s spot in next year’s Champions League is almost locked in, but with two games left, it’s not guaranteed yet. When asked about the boos, Slot admitted he has some work to do to win fans over.
He said, “Not this season. Fans won’t change their minds now. But if we get the summer we’re planning, I’m convinced we’ll be a different team next season. Results, style, everything. It’s not always easy, though. Sometimes you know what needs fixing, but getting what you want isn’t so simple. This season, it’s been pretty clear what we’re missing. We’re trying to solve it, but one issue is simply having enough fit players. Still, our guys show every week in the second half that they’re giving everything they’ve got.”
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