Milos Kerkez is beginning to win Liverpool supporters over after finally showing what he’s really capable of.

The left-back had looked like a fish out of water after joining the Reds from Bournemouth last summer, leading to some fans questioning whether Richard Hughes had bought a dud.

However, Kerkez has rapidly improved since Christmas, turning in consistently solid performances.

Saturday’s display against Brighton was arguably the Hungarian’s best since his arrival at the club. A terrific defensive performance was topped off with a superb assist for Curtis Jones to open the scoring.

It has been some turnaround for Kerkez, and speaking to ESPN FC after the game, Liverpool legend Steve Nicol spoke for the whole fanbase when he admitted that he may have been wrong about the 22-year-old.

Kerkez had been a lightning rod for criticism during his early months at the club, with Nicol regularly an outspoken detractor.

The Scotsman does not mince his words when appearing as a pundit, but he is also willing to offer praise when it is due. Speaking on Saturday night, he hailed the turnaround in Kerkez’s form.

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