"Jamie Carragher called Liverpool defender Milos Kerkez's play-acting "ridiculous" after the 21-year-old collected a yellow card at Burnley in the Premier League on Sunday. Left-back Kerkez, who joined the Reds for £40 million from Bournemouth in July, went down in theatrical fashion as Clarets midfielder Josh Laurent pursued him inside the box. "It was a dive," former Liverpool defender Carragher told Sky Sports, praising referee Michael Oliver for spotting the simulation. "There are no doubts about it. That is absolutely stupid.""
"Kerkez, who has started all four of his new side's league matches this season, was replaced by Andy Robertson with half-time approaching, having risked dismissal with a foul on Jaidon Anthony. Liverpool manager Arne Slot appeared to explain his decision to the Hungary international, who was also booked in the opening match of the season at home to Bournemouth. "That's good management from Slot," said Carragher. "What Kerkez did - with the booking - was ridiculous.""
Milos Kerkez received a yellow card for simulation after going down theatrically under pressure from Josh Laurent during Burnley vs Liverpool. The left-back, signed for £40 million from Bournemouth in July, was substituted around half-time for Andy Robertson after risking dismissal with a foul on Jaidon Anthony. Jamie Carragher criticised the play-acting and praised referee Michael Oliver for spotting the dive. Arne Slot appeared to explain the substitution to the Hungary international. Liverpool held 78% first-half possession but failed to score before half-time. Kerkez had also been booked in the opening match at home to Bournemouth.
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