Liverpool summer signing has still not won over Michael Owen after 'bag of nerves' verdict
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesMichael OwenOne Liverpool summer signing has still not won over Michael Owen after his verdict that he looked a "bag of nerves" against Wolves in the Premier League on TuesdayTNT Sports pundit Michael Owen.(Image: James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)Michael Owen says he remains unconvinced about Milos Kerkez after his $54 million (£40 million) move to Liverpool from Bournemouth last summer.Kerkez has been a relatively strong performer in recent weeks, settling in after making the switch to Anfield. But Owen chose to pick out Kerkez, in particular.READ MORE: Liverpool USA pre-season tour confirmed as Arne Slot's side to play WrexhamREAD MORE: Virgil van Dijk details 'angry' Arne Slot reaction to Wolves loss with blunt Liverpool verdict"I'm just not convinced about one or two of the players," Owen said.
He looks like he doesn’t want the ball; he looks like he’s an emotional defender; he's playing like this all the time."Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong attempted to offer some width as Liverpool tried to create against Wolves, but the Reds were unable to find a way through and paid the price on the counter-attack.Milos Kerkez during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Man City.(Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)"Well done by Wolves," Slot said on Liverpool being unable to break down the deep-lying defensive block."They made it really hard for us, compact, and in the first half I think — and it is also what I showed them at half-time and told them — that it was possible to play a bit faster from side to side."And if you play a bit faster than the few times that we did in the first half, our wingers at least have some time to take their full-back on."I think that happened in the second half better than in the first half, that’s why we also came closer and closer.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn moreFrom $100LFC.comSee the dealLiverpool's home and away strips for the 2025/26 season are the first in their new partnership with adidas.Fans can order jerseys in the US at Fanatics.com or via the LFC Online Store in both the US and across the world."[We] had more crosses or penetrated more in the box than we did in the first half, but then it’s also finishing off those moments and picking the right player in front of goal when you arrive."So ‘slow’ or ‘predictable’ are words that I can understand [Virgil van Dijk] uses, but if you want to go faster, you have to be able to dominate situations on the sides because then something can happen.
We struggled to dominate on the sides today."Liverpool.com says: Kerkez has looked good in recent games and certainly hasn't been a major problem. In time, he will continue to improve, but Liverpool is lacking depth and quality in other areas.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCMichael OwenMilos Kerkez