Milos Kerkez (Liverpool)
September 2025
Liverpool edged Burnley 1-0 thanks to Mohamed Salah’s late penalty, but the match saw Milos Kerkez withdrawn after just 38 minutes. Arne Slot admitted he substituted the young full-back early because he feared a second yellow card could leave the Reds vulnerable. Kerkez was booked for simulation, prompting Burnley to target his flank aggressively. Slot turned to Andy Robertson to steady the defense, a move that paid off as Liverpool contained the hosts before Salah converted the decisive spot-kick in stoppage time to maintain their winning momentum.