Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has delivered a brutal new assessment of defender Milos Kerkez, drawing a controversial parallel with former Reds striker Darwin Nunez in a stinging critique.
Carragher's Scathing Comparison
Speaking on Sky Sports, Carragher did not hold back in his analysis of the £40million summer signing from Bournemouth. When discussing Kerkez's performances, the pundit made a surprising comparison. "Sometimes, when you watch Kerkez, it's like having Darwin Nunez at left-back," Carragher stated. "It's just a bit mad. There's no real thought process, what's he doing with the ball, how's he connecting with other players, it's just head down, run. He never gets his head up and actually plays passes."
This is not the first time Carragher has been critical of the 22-year-old Hungary international. Following a 3-2 win over Newcastle in August, he declared Kerkez had made a "really poor start" to his Anfield career, highlighting defensive frailties.
Fan Backlash and Defensive Struggles
The latest comments have provoked a significant backlash from sections of the Liverpool support on social media platform X. One fan defended Kerkez, posting: "The way Carragher is talking about Kerkez here is ridiculous... He's been sound for over a month now and arguably our best player in a couple of games."
Another took aim at the Nunez comparison, noting: "Carragher insulting Kerkez and Darwin Nunez (a Premier League winner btw). The guy has become an absolute weirdo recently."
Kerkez's difficulties were further highlighted in Liverpool's recent 2-2 draw with Fulham on Sunday, 4th January 2026, where the team conceded a heartbreaking stoppage-time equaliser. Sky Sports colleague Kris Boyd analysed that "his final ball was not good enough" during the match.
A Season of Adaptation Under Slot
The defender has found it challenging to settle under manager Arne Slot, a theme noted among several of the club's summer acquisitions. After being benched for a midweek 0-0 draw with Leeds, Kerkez was recalled for the Fulham fixture.
Carragher suggested that sharing minutes with experienced Scot Andy Robertson might be beneficial. "I don't think he should be playing every week," he said. "You've got too good a player in Andy Robertson who needs to play games as well... He's found it tough, it's been a struggle for him. He's a young man, but he will have to improve in the second half of the season, there's no doubt about that."
With competition for places fierce and scrutiny from legends like Carragher intensifying, the pressure is on for Milos Kerkez to prove his worth at Anfield in the coming months.
