Kerkez contributed four tackles, (four won), two interceptions and one chance created before being forced off in the 88th minute of Wednesday's 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid due to cramps, according to coach Andoni Iraola, per the Liverpool Echo. "Milos was just cramping [and] was just tired. I think I always want to do subs because of this, because you've given everything, you don't have any more, perfect. We do the subs, not because you haven't run and I have to sub you. So, I prefer when you've done everything you can and then we sub you because you cannot run anymore."
Analysis:Kerkez had a quieter attacking outing in the earlier win over Ipswich Town, picking up a yellow card while contributing four crosses and two tackles, but this performance against Atletico showed his defensive value in full. He remains the unquestioned top choice at left back for Liverpool, and manager Iraola's comments suggest the cramping was purely a matter of exertion rather than any underlying issue.
