EPL: Neville Criticizes Liverpool’s Milos Kerkez, Calls Him a '10-Year-Old Player'

Published on October 20, 2025 at 01:19 PM
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Manchester United legend Gary Neville has criticized Liverpool defender Milos Kerkez following the Reds' 2-1 loss to the Red Devils at Anfield on Sunday.

Liverpool faced their fourth consecutive defeat in the league, with goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire, occurring either side of the second half.

This marks the first time since 2014 that the Reds have suffered four straight losses.

On the Gary Neville Podcast, alongside Jamie Carragher, the former defender stated that the Liverpool defenders were disorganized throughout the match.

He described Kerkez as playing like a “10-year-old left-back,” asserting that the player has struggled to adjust since his £40 million transfer from Bournemouth.

“I believe the individual performances of Liverpool’s defenders were quite poor, particularly their decision-making.

“The left-back [Milos Kerkez] has not adapted well… he plays like a 10-year-old left back, he’s all over the place.”

The former England international also criticized Virgil van Dijk for his ‘unsteady’ performance during the match.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Gary Neville say about Milos Kerkez?

Gary Neville criticized Milos Kerkez for his poor performance, stating that he plays like a “10-year-old left-back” and has not adapted well since joining Liverpool.

How many consecutive losses has Liverpool faced?

Liverpool has suffered four consecutive defeats in the league, marking the first time since 2014 that they have lost this many matches in a row.

What other Liverpool defenders were criticized?

In addition to Milos Kerkez, Gary Neville also criticized Virgil van Dijk for his shaky performance in the match against Manchester United.

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