A debate that has been building around Liverpool’s left-back position has now been taken up a notch, with fresh comments suggesting we may not be getting the best out of one of our most experienced players.
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Former striker Dean Saunders has weighed in on the situation involving Andy Robertson and Milos Kerkez, and his view is very clear.
Saunders backs Robertson over Kerkez
🌍 "If you said to me 'name the six best left backs in the world' I am naming him!"
👊 "Robertson is better than Kerkez and his legs have not gone! He is a top notch player!"
Dean Saunders cannot believe #LFC are letting Andy Robertson leave the club this summer! 😡 pic.twitter.com/sFRzsqiY6l
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) April 17, 2026
Speaking via talkSPORT, Saunders made a strong case for the Scotland captain still being among the very best in his position, despite his reduced role this season.
“If you said to me give me a list of the six best left backs in the world, I’m still naming Andy Robertson as one of them.
“He’s better than Kerkez, in my opinion, his legs have not gone he’s 32 not 35/36.”
That is a significant claim, especially given how much faith has been placed in Kerkez since his arrival, but it reflects a belief that experience and understanding of the role still counts for plenty at the highest level.
The Welshman didn’t stop there either, highlighting what he feels separates our No.26 from his younger teammate.
“Just his positional play, and when he travels forward, and the angles he makes, and the passes, the right delivery, his all round game, he’s a top notch player – Kerkez is trying to get to that level at the minute.”
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Those comments come at an interesting time, because Arne Slot has already discussed Robertson leaving at the end of the season, with playing time believed to be a key factor in that decision.
That context makes Saunders’ argument even more relevant, particularly when you consider that Kerkez has been viewed as one of the more successful signings from last summer’s overhaul, even if he is still developing.
The former Liverpool forward also pointed to the wider picture, suggesting that injuries and disruption across the squad have played a role in recent performances.
“Kerkez is is trying to get there and at the minute, I think it’s costing Liverpool games… they’ve lost too many players.”
From our perspective, it leaves an uncomfortable question heading into the final stretch of the season, because if Robertson still operates at that level, then losing him may come at a cost.
With the derby against Everton approaching and top-five hopes still in the balance, decisions like this are only going to come under even greater scrutiny.
He’s right kerkez has been dreadful for us. I don’t know if I blame the player or the manager though. Many players looked dreadful under Rodgers until klopp took over.
Kirkez tries his best but so far he’s been poor. How much did we pay for him , 40 million?
Tsimikas was better than kirkez. Same with frimpong who cost 30 million.
Is it the manager? You can look back at certain players who looked lost under a manager, then was transformed with a different manager.
Remember firmino, he was bought under Brendan Rodgers for 29 million. He never showed anything under Rodgers but under klopp he will be remembered as a brilliant player, who as a false number nine, working his socks off for the team.
Biggest problems with kirkez frimpong and wirtz is they are too lightweight. I said this before anyone else on here and the problems it would cause at set pieces. Said it before these players were signed, before anyone, carragher and every other so called pundit last summer.
Nothing special about me, just a lifelong Liverpool fan for 50 years. After 50 years you should know something about your football club.
Will frimpong, kirkez, wirtz, isak improve. ?
Not under slot they won’t.