National paper delivers damning rating to Liverpool defender after difficult night…

National paper issues harsh rating for Liverpool defender following challenging match

Liverpool’s £40 million summer acquisition, Milos Kerkez, has faced criticism once more in his home country, receiving one of the lowest ratings during Hungary’s 2–2 draw against Portugal, as reported by Nemzeti Sport.

Kerkez criticized after inconsistent performance against Portugal

The Hungarian publication assigned the 21-year-old a joint-lowest score of 5/10, characterizing a performance that was “confused” and “not really working” despite a more determined effort in the second half.

“He did not advance much; when he joined the attack along the flank and received the ball, he mostly passed it backwards,” the report indicated.

“Only 73 percent of his passes were accurate until halftime.

“Before the first Portuguese goal, he was not offside due to his positioning, as he retreated too much before the pass; before the second home goal, he also appeared disoriented, then he stepped out and they scored from his area.”

Kerkez’s defensive errors played a role in both of Portugal’s goals, and while he became more involved later in the game, the outlet emphasized that the match “did not really work for him.”

This low rating reflects his difficulties from the previous international break, where out of 7,830 reader votes, the left-back averaged only 4.51 out of 10 – the lowest of any Hungarian player.

Szoboszlai commended as Kerkez falters

In contrast, captain Dominik Szoboszlai once again stood out among Hungary’s players, receiving a 7/10 rating.

The national captain assisted Attila Szalai’s opening goal and netted a dramatic equalizer late in the game, highlighting his leadership both on and off the field.

“He was truly determined this time, and he ran a lot like a genuine leader,” the report noted. “Fifty touches of the ball, ninety percent pass accuracy, and ultimately, a goal that secured a point.”

The disparity between our No.8 and his international colleague will raise questions about how swiftly Kerkez can adjust to life at Anfield.

Gary Neville’s remarks following our 2–1 loss to Chelsea remain pertinent, as he noted that the young defender “appeared to be a youth player on the field” and was having difficulty “grasping the pace of the Premier League.”

Liverpool has made significant investments this summer, with new additions such as Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Alexander Isak taking time to acclimate.

This situation places extra pressure on Kerkez to quickly find his rhythm and keep up with the intensity established by players like Szoboszlai.

Arne Slot is continuing to mold the revamped team in his second season, and Kerkez’s development will be a crucial storyline to monitor once international commitments conclude and the Premier League resumes.