NewsWhy Milos Kerkez is wearing the No.6 shirt for Liverpool
Summer signing Milos Kerkez explained why he has taken the No.6 shirt at Liverpool.
The left-back joined Arne Slot’s Premier League champions from AFC Bournemouth earlier this summer, though his official squad number was announced just last week.
Kerkez opted to take a jersey last worn by Thiago Alcantara for the Reds, inspired by a previous player who featured in the same position at Anfield.
“I watched a lot of football with my brothers growing up,” said the Hungary international. “I used to watch [Steven] Gerrard, I used to watch [John] Arne Riise, Robbo [Andy Robertson] and Ronaldo when he played.
“I always let my brothers choose the numbers where I go to different teams. They were saying I knew Arne Riise at six, I told them that, they saw that also, so they said six is a good number to continue.
“We’re all close. It’s normal, they were always with me since day one. I’m the youngest in the family, so they always say the youngest make it the furthest! They pushed me a lot and I’m always thankful to my brothers and family.”
Kerkez has a month of training with new teammates under his belt, with the 2025-26 campaign set to get under way this afternoon as Liverpool face Crystal Palace in the FA Community Shield at Wembley.
The 21-year-old believes he has settled in well on Merseyside and is embracing the supreme standards required daily.
He said: “I was never nervous. I was really happy and I couldn’t wait to get started. But yeah, just the intensity, of course, the quality is higher and there are not many mistakes.
“The noise of the passes, when you hear the noise of the pass – boom, boom, boom – it’s different. It’s just the highest level of football and I’m really proud and happy that I’m here. The mentality of the club and everything is...
“I think I’m fitting in perfectly, so I think this is the best place to be.”