Liverpool have been advised to accelerate their pursuit of Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, with former star Dietmar Hamann urging the club to strengthen their left-back position.
While Andy Robertson has been Liverpool’s first-choice left-back this season, his form has been under scrutiny following a series of difficult performances.
The Scotsman struggled in the 3-1 defeat to Arsenal in October and was sent off in Saturday’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Fulham.
These setbacks have led to suggestions that the 30-year-old’s time as the Reds’ starting left-back may be coming to an end.
With the January transfer window approaching, Liverpool have been linked with a move for Milos Kerkez, who has impressed in his performances for Bournemouth.
Hamann believes that bolstering the left-back position should be a priority for Liverpool, especially given Robertson’s recent struggles.
As the window draws nearer, it remains to be seen whether Liverpool will take action to bring in the Hungarian international.
“Milos Kerkez is a brilliant player. We see it time and time again in the Premier League. If you play well, you will gain a lot of interest,” Hamann told Boyle Sports.
“Andy Robertson is in his late 20s and Kostas Tsimikas is a great back up – but he has wanted to leave for the past two seasons now. It’s a position Liverpool should definitely look at.
“Robertson is a great player who is having a dip at the moment. If there is a player with the level of Kerkez or Alphonso Davies, why not go for it. Milos Kerkez reminds me of John Arne Riise a lot.
“Riise liked to bomb forward and was a very attacking left back. He had a great strike on him. It’s a bonus if you have a fullback who defends very well and is able to score, set goals up and cross a few balls in. It makes the game a lot easier.”
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