Milos Kerkez has urged Liverpool F.C. To maintain momentum after securing their first Premier League victory of the season. The Reds beat newly promoted Ipswich Town 2-0 at Anfield on Friday night thanks to two early goals from Alexander Isak.
Kerkez spoke after the match about the importance of the result. The win lifts Liverpool to 6th in the Premier League table with 5 points from three games, following a win and two draws. They are currently four points behind early leaders Manchester City.
Alexander Isak was the decisive figure, scoring twice in the opening exchanges to put Liverpool in complete control. The team managed the game effectively from that point, seeing out the remaining 81 minutes to claim a clean sheet and all three points. Kerkez highlighted the aggressive start as a key factor. "I think we were in the game since the first minute," the wing-back said. He also praised Isak's contribution, noting the striker is now finding his scoring form.
The victory was a needed response after drawing their opening two matches of the campaign. The team's overall record now shows 6 goals scored and 4 conceded, giving them a +2 goal difference.
Milos Kerkez expressed satisfaction with the team's application and the understanding developing within the squad. He pointed to improved chemistry, specifically mentioning his link-up with Cody Gakpo. "I think with Cody this year we understand each other a lot better," Kerkez stated. He also referenced positive actions with substitute Bradley Barcola, indicating the work being done on the training ground is paying off.
The defender stressed that adaptation is a fundamental part of a footballer's job. "It's your job to adapt," he remarked, adding that daily training sessions are where these understandings are forged. The clean sheet was a particular positive, especially after the challenges of their early away fixtures.
The focus immediately shifts to a congested schedule. Kerkez acknowledged there is little time to celebrate, with matches now arriving every three days. Liverpool must prepare for a Champions League encounter with Atletico Madrid this Wednesday, followed by domestic commitments.
September presents a demanding run across three competitions: the Champions League, the Carabao Cup, and two more Premier League fixtures. The next league assignment is a home game against Fulham on September 12th. Fulham currently sit 19th in the table, making it another important opportunity for points. Fans can track the busy fixtures schedule on our site.
Kerkez's final message was one of determined focus. "We need to just keep going," he said. The team will be looking to build a consistent run of form, starting with their European midweek test. The full squad available for these challenges can be seen on our squad page.
