13 Oct 2026 19:39:36
Interesting that we're apparently after Joaquin Seys, a left back in January who will cost close to what Kerkez cost.
It'll be a big positive if the lads real quality because Kerkez will certainly be fighting for his place.
Wirtz has taken a mountain of criticism but he was never replacing a top no 10 at the club.
Kerkez was seen as robbos replacement and he has been woeful. Nothing short of woeful. Premier League player accustomed to the league and has taken a year to *settle* in. His final ball isn't anywhere near good enough.
13 Oct 2026 20:20:12
I think woeful is a tad harsh mate. Yes he needs to work on some parts of his game but I think there is a good player in there somewhere.
13 Oct 2026 20:53:36
Ron - Robbo wasn't pulling up any tree's for a good while when he came to the club & look how good a player he became.
Kerkez has had poor games undoubtably but there have been a number of established Liverpool players who've had a lot worse.
13 Oct 2026 21:15:19
Jeez Ron, you're on here daily to slag Kerkez off. Did he steal your last chip or something?
13 Oct 2026 21:55:53
We do need a left back as a priority. Unfortunately neither of our left backs are good enough in any department.
13 Oct 2026 23:11:16
Never seen Joaquin Seys play but I think good competition for Kerkez is what's needed.
Hopes one of them gets to Robbo's level but let's not be ridiculous in thinking Robbo was still anywhere near good enough he hadn't been for 2/3 seasons his legs where going after constantly playing Klopp's style of football.
He was still ok going forward but was caught out far too much.
Just hope we sign the guy in January along with a couple of cm and a right back.
14 Oct 2026 02:56:22
Agree here Grino on the need for reinforcements but I can't see it all happening in Jan.
Iraola apparently has a clear idea on what the squad needs for the next few windows, RB is something they are looking to do business on in Jan I think LB might be next summer depending on Kerkez performances.
(I still agree he is poor and not good enough for first choice)
Personally I think the need for an all action midfielder is glaring, not a typical DM more finesse than that but someone who also loves a tackle.
(Sadiki for me) with another who has the ability to find a pass and keep the flow going (Gravenberch can do this but he is not top level)
Iraola also pushing for Zabaryni so I see some of the Klopp era players going next summer (VVD, Allison, Gomez)
14 Oct 2026 03:37:17
I agree that OP is, along with many others, way too harsh on Kerkez. If anything he has improved in the last two games and I think he is being made the scapegoat for defensive problems. I agree that he can be a liability at times and competition for his place would help him and whoever else develop.
Right now, Tsimikas is not classed as competition so def need it. Looking at Svenson, Seys and maybe even Hall, though if he comes he will probably get top spot.
14 Oct 2026 06:53:56
Are you related to AI @shughes? You seem certain that you know what he's thinking and what he is going to do.
14 Oct 2026 08:28:37
I agree with Ron. Kerkez is terrible. But like I have been saying for the last 18 months or so. Our recruitment has been awful since Klopp left. The players we have let go on a free and the replacements and new signings we have brought in is almost similar to the dalgleish to Souness transition.
Wirtz and Isak are prime examples of that. I think it will be a bumpy season. A few ups and definitely a lot of downs, but we cannot realistically expect much with this team. If anyone does the they really have their blinkers on.
14 Oct 2026 08:50:06
We have neither a top level RB or LB at the club. Think about that for a team trying to win the big trophies. It's scandalous to see what we have for the money spent during the last couple of seasons.
We require one of each if we are in any way serious about progression. Along with a RW and 2 midfield players. But that's another days work.
14 Oct 2026 09:32:37
Now Richard Hughes has gone I was really hoping the transfer policy would shift towards signing players we actually need instead of stockpiling random positions with multiple expensive players then leaving massive gaps elsewhere.
14 Oct 2026 10:13:22
Been waiting 20 years for us to finally sign Joaquin!
14 Oct 2026 10:18:22
WDW he said it in a presser or interview recently that he knows what the squad needs
Do you have to question every post on here does it make you feel good?
14 Oct 2026 10:41:32
In my opinion Kerkez is nothing like as bad as RF says. When Gakpo plays on the left Kerkez gets little or no help. Any winger worth their salt should regularly beat a full back one on one and the problem for the team is to get support to the flanks, both left and right, and I feel this is partly due to the lack of a midfielder with defensive awareness.
14 Oct 2026 11:47:01
Is this guy Seys any good lads?
14 Oct 2026 13:42:25
Ah I remember the days of fleeting interest in Joaquin! I remember the jokes about him being superpowered by his mam's milk.
As for Joaquin Seys - he looks like a promising LB that can do a good job at RB too. Seems competent with his weaker foot which helps when inverting. He's not particularly quick but can run and run. If anything, he's a bit like a left-footed Conor Bradley.
14 Oct 2026 13:37:32
OP, who seys we're after him?
14 Oct 2026 14:25:38
Kerkez had plenty chances and shown to be nowhere near what we need.
Move him on Jan and draw a line under him and gomez too.
Ping-pong isn't up to it either.
Why not go into south American Market and pick out some lesser known gems instead of stumping up top dollar for the big names.
Lower down teams seem to continue doing it, sell on fir massive profit and go again.
Cut out the middle man and go direct to source.
I'd get Tim vickers inside and get his inside knowledge on who's the next worldy.
14 Oct 2026 15:42:25
I'm with you Darren on the undiscovered gems but the issue seems to be a team of our size and with our wage bill struggles to get work permits for these players. I'm going to ask the Eds whether one of them can explain the rules.
{Ed001's Note - you have to get points. It is much easier to get enough points when you are a smaller club, as you can pay them in the top bracket, which is one of the ways to get points.}
14 Oct 2026 16:13:07
The club are not going to ditch Kerkez in January.