Liverpool beat Arsenal at Anfield and scored three points against the side, which was billed as the closest rival to Arne Slot’s Premier League title.
Last year for the Champions, Liverpool saw the gunner thanks to a spectacular free kick from Dominique Sobosilai.
An inclusive display, the 24-year-old took all the praise after the match, maintaining a sustained perfect start to slot Premier League title defense, scoring nine points to nine points.
Szoboszlai’s “masterpiece”
Fabrizio Romano marveled at Zobosilai’s “masterpiece” of performance, playing again at right back again, doing so like a veteran veteran in that position, highlighting his versatility.
He locked up Arsenal left winger Gabriel Martinelli, making six clearances at 90, and skillfully rejecting Gunner’s advance to the Liverpool box.
In fact, it would not be a problem to suggest that Szoboszlai bet his claims on the enduring role of the defender.
However, the Liverpool star was not the only Liverpool star to have a positive impact on a significantly improved defensive display.
Virgil van Dik was as redubtable as ever, and Ibrahima Conate looked back at his best and easily dodged Victor Gyoker. The Swedes did not manage single shots at Anfield on Sunday.
However, Szoboszlai’s compatriot Kerkez produced a great performance on the left back.
Kerquez vs Arsenal
Kerkez stood up to it on his left, fighting the electric-paced Noni Madueke, who managed to replace the injured Bukayo Saka, a constant threat to Mikel Arteta’s subordinates.
It’s not unfair to say that 21-year-old Kerquez, part of the 2024/25 Premier League team of the season, endures the Test start of Liverpool’s career, shipping two goals to each of the three fixtures before playing a great game against Arsenal, keeping visitors out.
Kerkes, who joined from Bournemouth for £40 million, is looking to make the newly designated Liverpool vice captain Andy Robertson successful in the long run.
The Liverpool Echo only handed him a rating for the 7/10 match, but they acknowledged his hardworking defense and clarity to the ball.
VS Arsenal | |
|---|---|
I played a few minutes | 90′ |
the goal | 0 |
assist | 0 |
touch | 57 |
The exact path | 25/30 (83%) |
Key Pass | 0 |
dribble | 0/0 |
Tackle | 3 |
clearance | 5 |
The duel won | 7/9 (78%) |
Data based on sofa score | |
It says a lot that Kerquez never dribbled in the past, and that he won all five ground duels. Now we see why sports manager Richard Hughes was so enthusiastic about snapping him.
While Kerquez may not have had the decisive moments like his compatriots, his efforts against Arsenal’s biggest offensive outlet contributed to a valuable victory on the slot side.
It is his most refined cultural performance in the Liverpool shirt, suggesting that Liverpool has a superstar in their hands.
The best hasn’t come yet, but it was the incredible quality and delicious taste of the left back.
