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- Asked about the mood after the fans' reaction, Kerkez said he understands their frustration and they have freedom of speech. His post meant they should all stay together when results do not go well.
- Asked about the wing play, Kerkez said he would not call it a problem and thinks he plays well with the winger. His job is to give him the ball, make space and overlap, and they talk often in training.
- Kerkez said every player needs time to adapt at one of the biggest clubs in the world, and everyone has helped him. He thinks he has improved in a lot of areas lately, but he is still not satisfied.
- Asked whether Liverpool have been sloppy after the hour, Kerkez said he agrees. They start well, but after 60 or 70 minutes they always lose focus and maybe some tactical discipline, he said.
“…I'm learning. I'm listening always and I just want to improve and that's it.”
- Asked if the Champions League is now the priority, Kerkez said of course: two games are left and they have to win to reach the last 16. On Saturday the priority is the Premier League.
Kerkez: “We Lose Focus After 70 Minutes” | Honest Talk on Liverpool’s Drop-Off
The young full-back confirms a private team meeting took place, echoes Van Dijk’s remarks on tactical lapses after the 70-minute mark, and insists the group is determined to finish in the top eight and reach the Champions League last 16. He also clears the air about his chemistry with Cody Gakpo and insists there’s no problem in their link-up play, despite criticism.
