In round 7 of the Premier League, the highlight match between Chelsea and Liverpool took place in a dramatic way. It was not until the extra minute that Estevao from Chelsea was able to score the winning goal 2-1 for the home team.
With this achievement, Chelsea won Liverpool for the first time in 2 consecutive matches since 2014. In contrast, Liverpool suffered their second Premier League defeat this season, thereby losing the top spot to Arsenal.
Former player Gary Neville emphasized that new signing Kerkez was Liverpool's weakest link in the match against Chelsea: "To be honest, kerkez now looks like a youth player. He is innocent, losing 50-50 and not creating the necessary solidity, Neville told The Gary Neville Podcast.
Milos Kerkez joined Liverpool from Bournemouth for 40 million euros in the summer of 2025. The 21-year-old star has more than 70 Premier League appearances, but his recent performances have not been able to reassure fans.
The former Manchester United defender also believes that Liverpool's problem lies not only with Kerkez but also with both defending wings. Neville continued: Frimpong should play as a right midfielder, not a defender. Conor Bradley is no longer in form, while Robertson is fighting but not like before. They need to fix the full-back area as soon as possible.
Coach Arne Slot spoke up to defend his student after the match. He said the decision to withdraw Kerkez in the second half was to defend his fitness, after he had to play three games in just one week: Milos are getting tired, and their wingers are a big threat, so we are forced to change.
