In addition to Scotland defender Andy Robertson, who turned 31, Greek defender Kostas Tsimikas will turn 29 in May, and Liverpool’s left-backs. The average age of the squad is increasing and it is becoming increasingly difficult for them to continue to perform at their best in an overcrowded schedule.
Arne Slot’s assessment of Robertson’s leadership has also increased the likelihood that he will move for Tsimikas and move for a new left-back, while the Merseyside club have identified Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez as a top target.
According to Football Insider, the 21-year-old defender, who can get up and down the left side of the game and contribute in attack, has told friends he wants to leave Bournemouth this summer and step up to Liverpool.
He has enough Premier League experience to replace the Scotland captain, who is increasingly being torn apart by his speed, and enough international experience to be given a regular role, having made 23 appearances for Hungary despite being 21 years old.
With team-mate Dominik Szoboszlai in the full national team of his country, he is ideally placed to take his development further. He can also take lessons from Robertson and has a lot of potential to develop into a more complete player.
All media and journalists are reporting genuine interest from Liverpool, which should lead to the club securing a new left-back if they can agree a fee with Bournemouth.
Could he join Liverpool, who are moving into a new era with the Dutchman at the helm, and become the star of a new chapter…?