With Liverpool set to renew one of English football’s fiercest rivalries against Manchester United at Anfield, summer signing Milos Kerkez has struck a confident tone about the occasion and the atmosphere awaiting the visitors.

The 21-year-old left-back, who arrived from Bournemouth in 2025, says the squad has returned from the international break “full of energy and focus” and believes Anfield’s backing can be decisive as the champions look to reset after a sticky run.

The Hungarian international framed United’s visit as exactly the kind of stage Liverpool thrive on, praising the “different” feeling that comes with playing under the lights at home and stressing that the dressing room is united behind the task at hand.

Milos Kerkez is confident ahead of Liverpool vs Man United

Liverpool resume their campaign after the October break in the unfamiliar position of having lost three straight matches, a blip that has sharpened the stakes against their oldest rivals.

“We’re preparing, everyone is really with a lot of positive energy back,” the left-back told Liverpool’s website.

“A lot of the lads had good performances and good wins with their national teams, so we’re really looking forward to it.

“Obviously, that [run of defeats] was tough. I think the international break came...