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Liverpool Newbie Kerkez Urged to Learn from Van Dijk After Shaky Start
23 Aug
Summary
- Former Liverpool player Danny Murphy advises Kerkez to learn from Virgil van Dijk
- Kerkez has struggled to settle at Liverpool since his summer move from Bournemouth
- Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott reportedly agrees personal terms with RB Leipzig
As of August 23rd, 2025, former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy has advised new signing Milos Kerkez to learn from Virgil van Dijk in order to improve his performances for the Merseyside club. Kerkez, who joined Liverpool this summer following an impressive spell with Bournemouth, has struggled to settle in his new surroundings, having been named in the starting XI ahead of Andy Robertson in the team's first two games of the season.
Murphy has acknowledged that Kerkez is a "terrific young player" with "wonderful energy," but has also noted that the 21-year-old Hungarian has been "caught out a couple of times" defensively. The former England international believes that learning from experienced defender Van Dijk could be hugely beneficial for Kerkez as he looks to adapt to the demands of playing for the Premier League champions.
In other news, Liverpool attacking midfielder Harvey Elliott has reportedly agreed personal terms with Bundesliga side RB Leipzig. The 22-year-old is understood to be keen on a move away from Anfield this summer, with the Reds also willing to sell. RB Leipzig view Elliott as a potential replacement for Xavi Simons, who is set to join Chelsea.
