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Kerkez's Rise: Iraola's Impact on Young Stars
11 Jun
Summary
- Kerkez improved significantly, earning praise from Van Dijk last season.
- Conor Bradley and Stefan Bajcetic are expected back early next season.
- Mac Allister, 27, faces questions about his Anfield future after a poor campaign.
Liverpool reporter Aadam Patel addressed questions regarding Milos Kerkez's development and Alexis Mac Allister's recent form. Kerkez, who is younger than Andy Robertson was upon joining Liverpool, improved throughout the 2025-26 season, receiving commendation from Virgil van Dijk. Working under Andoni Iraola is expected to further accelerate his progress.
Regarding fitness, Conor Bradley is anticipated to recover from a knee injury and be available early in the new season. Stefan Bajcetic is targeting a return for pre-season training in July. These developments offer positive outlooks for Liverpool's squad depth.
Alexis Mac Allister experienced a challenging 2025-26 season, admitting his performance was below par. Despite this, at 27, he remains a quality player. His World Cup participation for Argentina, following their 2022 success, will be closely watched. His current contract expires in 2028, and with no new deal talks ongoing, Liverpool might consider offers this summer.
