Liverpool should be concerned about Milos Kerkez, his latest Hungary stats are embarrassing
Liverpool have to invest in a better left-back than Milos Kerkez as he struggles for both club and country this season.
Kerkez has become Liverpool's clear first-choice left-back this season following the departure of Andy Robertson.
The 22-year-old has retained the faith of Andoni Iraola so far in this campaign, after impressing under his guidance in his previous spell at Bournemouth.
Liverpool have been linked with moves for several left-backs to provide competition to Kerkez as he struggles for form on Merseyside.
His poor showings have now carried over to international fixtures, with a lacklustre display in Hungary's 0-0 draw with Northern Ireland on Monday night.
It is quite clear that the Reds need to buy a new left-back in January to properly compete with Kerkez over Kostas Tsimikas.
Milos Kerkez had no impact on bore Hungary draw
Kerkez's erratic style of play has drawn criticism from fans and pundits alike as Liverpool strive for a more settled and structured starting eleven under Iraola.
He has struggled in both boxes so far this season, and is without a goal contribution in nine appearances for club and country.
Hungary continued their disappointing start to the 2026-27 Nations League campaign with a goalless draw in Northern Ireland on Monday.
Kerkez started the game and would have been relied on as one of the visitors' biggest threats, but he failed to create a chance, have a shot on goal or take a touch in the hosts' box.
He failed to produce an accurate cross from two attempts, did not make a tackle and was dribbled past once, while also failing to win the one ground duel he attempted and not even attempting an aerial duel.
It is not as if Northern Ireland sat back and barely attacked either, as they had three shots on target to Hungary's one, hit the woodwork and missed a big chance to score.
Which left-backs could Liverpool target in January?
Liverpool need to enter the market for a new left-back, with the January window providing the perfect opportunity to do so midway through the season.
Sources have exclusively revealed to Football Insider that the Reds are planning to compete with Man United to sign Crystal Palace star Tyrick Mitchell, with his contract due to expire next June.
Micky van de Ven is also being targeted by Liverpool, as revealed by Football Insider, after playing the majority of last season and his international career on the left of a back four.