SpotlightMirror FootballUnverified source· 28 Jul 2026
Kerkez explains why he kept distance from Robertson
Milos Kerkez admits he didn't shower Andy Robertson with love when he confirmed his Liverpool exit.


M. Kerkez
player
Player
Milos Kerkez
Club
Liverpool
Position
Left-back
Games played
27 Premier League appearances
Robertson's games
11 Premier League appearances
What happened. Milos Kerkez explained he kept his distance from Andy Robertson after replacing him as Liverpool's first-choice left-back, knowing it was an emotional time for the Scot.
- Kerkez was signed as Robertson's replacement from Bournemouth.
- Robertson played 378 games for Liverpool over nine years.
- Robertson joined Tottenham after his exit was announced ahead of time.
“He didn't shower Andy Robertson with love when he confirmed his Liverpool exit.”
— Milos Kerkez
Kerkez and Robertson bounced ideas off each other despite competing for the same position.
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