"Starting at the back, the combination of Milos' sparkling form and the surprising possibility that Andy Robertson could be on his way out makes starting the Hungarian against his former club essential. Both his defensive acumen and on-ball quality have improved significantly during Liverpool's unbeaten run, and a return to the ground where he earned a Team of the Season nod last year could help further fuel his impressive recent form."
"There's little doubt Kerkez should deliver a much-improved performance against his former teammates this time around. In the season opener, he managed just one tackle and no interceptions in an underwhelming 59-minute outing. By contrast, his dazzling defensive display against Mason Greenwood and Marseille's dangerous attack, played over the full 90 minutes, suggests his numbers on Saturday should mark a significant improvement on that August showing."
Liverpool return to Premier League action at Bournemouth aiming to secure a second win over Andoni Iraola's side this season. The Reds carry confidence from a comprehensive 3-0 victory at Marseille during a current 13-game unbeaten run. A win would move the side beyond the halfway mark of that run and could strengthen Arne Slot's position as manager. Squad movement includes rumored departures, returning players, and rotation. Milos Kerkez has shown significant improvement in defensive acumen and on-ball quality, making him a key candidate to start against his former club. Alex Tóth's arrival at Bournemouth adds a personal subplot.
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