Kerkez made his name with impressive performances for Bournemouth, where he made 74 appearances, 65 of which were as a starter. However, his goal and assist output needs improvement if he wants to be successful under Arne Slot. In comparison, Liverpool's current left-back, Andrew Robertson, scored three goals with 12 assists in the same time frame.

While Kerkez has shown promise in the physical aspect of the game, winning 62 tackles and making 71 interceptions, he still needs to improve his defensive skills. Robertson has a higher shot accuracy and conversion rate, and his pass completion stat is also higher, at 84.1%, compared to Kerkez's 83.1%.

One area where Kerkez excels is in his ability to get forward and offer a supplementary attacking presence. However, he still needs to work on his defensive capabilities to match Robertson's level. With the right development under Liverpool's fitness coaches, Kerkez has the potential to improve and become a success in the Premier League.

It's likely that Arne Slot will start with Robertson next season, but Kerkez has the incentive to dislodge him. The Scot will also need to up his levels to remain a starter, knowing that the younger man is breathing down his neck. Kerkez's signing will likely make it harder for other Liverpool players to find first-team appearances.

The signing of Kerkez may also spell the end for Konstantinos Tsimikas, who has played less than half the number of minutes that Kerkez played at Bournemouth. Assuming Tsimikas moves on, the battle for left-back will be between Kerkez and Robertson, making for a mouth-watering competition.