Kerkez admitted that he is not fully satisfied with his performances for Liverpool, despite finding better rhythm in recent weeks. The Hungarian international struggled initially after his £40million move from Bournemouth. However, as Arne Slot's team has gone on a 12-match unbeaten run since late November, the left-back has improved significantly and cemented his role as Liverpool's first-choice left-back, ahead of Andy Robertson.
Despite earning his transfer to Anfield and a place in the PFA Premier League Players' Team of the Year for his Bournemouth performances last season, the 22-year-old is determined to keep progressing. "I feel when I came here, I think every player needs time to adapt because you come to one of the biggest clubs in the world," said Kerkez. "I got help from everyone, from the boss, the players, the staff, from everyone. I think in the last month or so I have improved in a lot of areas, but I am still not satisfied. I want more and everyone will help me to do it."
He also highlighted learning from Robertson, saying: "(I've learned) a lot (from Robertson). We talked a few times. Robbo is a legend here at the club, a big player, did a lot of stuff for the club, won trophies."
"For me it is a privilege to be next to such a player. I am just taking it in, I'm learning, listening always. I just want to improve."
Kerkez also dismissed any claims of struggling to play alongside Cody Gakpo on the left wing. Previously, he credited his recent form to understanding with Florian Wirtz, who covered the left during the Dutchman's injury.
Regarding criticisms about the perceived lack of link-up between Gakpo and Kerkez, he said: "I would say, no it is not really a problem. I think I play well with Cody. I would not call it a problem. It is my job to give a winger the ball, to make space, to run, to overlap, to underlap, to do everything that I can to open space for him to go in.
"I then create space for a striker, then it is his decision what he is going to do. We don't have any problem. We talk always in training, we do the combinations, there is no real problem."
Liverpool can secure a spot in the Champions League knockout play-off stage with a point against Marseille on Wednesday, riding a 12-match unbeaten streak into the game.
However, with six of those matches ending in draws, Kerkez understands supporters' frustrations, evident from the boos after Saturday’s 1-1 stalemate with Burnley. He shared his ambition to help the Reds finish in the top eight and reach the last-16 directly. "Obviously I understand the fans' frustration," he said. "They have freedom of speech and we are disappointed also.
"What I posted is that we should all stay together in the moments when it doesn't go so well with the results. I understand that fans pay for tickets, travel to follow and support us and we want to win games.
"We take that responsibility as Liverpool players. We want to win tomorrow for all the fans who come to support us, we want to give them a good moment.
"We want to finish in the top eight and go through to the last 16. We know we have to win two tough games for that, so tomorrow's game will be tough.
"Marseille are a really good side. It will be a tough 90 mins but we hope to get it over the line."
