⚽Take time and study’: Fans want one Liverpool player benched after Newcastle United struggles more-on Tribuna.com: https://tribuna.com/en/blogs/take-time-and-study-fans-want-one-liverpool-player-benched
Liverpool battled to secure a *3-2* victory over Newcastle United in their *Premier League* encounter at *St. James’ Park* on *Monday (25 August, 2025)*.
The Reds initially went ahead with a two-goal lead, only to allow Newcastle to equalize at 2-2. Nonetheless, a late strike from *Rio Ngumoha* clinched the win and all three points for Liverpool.
Despite the result, Liverpool’s defense appeared shaky, allowing goals that were easily preventable.
*Milos Kerkez* had an unconvincing performance, committing key mistakes and failing to track *Bruno Guimaraes* ahead of his goal. He struggled to contribute offensively and continued to appear uncertain in Liverpool’s defense.
Due to this, several Liverpool supporters are calling on *Arne Slot* to give Kerkez a break and instead bring back *Andy Robertson*. Here are a few reactions from *X (formerly Twitter)*:
* *Ollie Salami*: “Kerkez you can hold bench as well, take time and study Robertson.”
* *Cremin*: “Kerkez may need to be on bench against Arsenal.”
* *Glizz McGuire*: “Kerkez should not be starting. Leave him on the bench and have Robbo start at LB from here on out.”
* *Kevin Thompson*: “Not keeping clean sheets with defenders like this playing for us. Kerkez needs to sit on bench and learn the game at the AXA.”
* *LFCLaurie*: “Kerkez reminds me of Alberto Moreno.”
In the *Liverpool Live* comment sections, fans echoed similar sentiments:
* One fan suggested the club “need to get Guehi to replace Konate” and advocated starting Robertson against Arsenal.
* *Joe90 Superstar* shared: “Habit breaking can take time, Arne needs a one on one with Kerkez, his heart is there but his vision needs adjustments.”
* Others remarked that both *Kerkez* and *Wirtz* underperformed.
* Another comment read: “He looked too fragile, he allowed Guimaraes to bully him.”
* Some also pointed out *Konate’s* recent poor displays, recommending he also be dropped.
* One fan added: “Kerkez, Wirtz and Konate need to be benched for two or more games.”
* *Roderz* said: “I watched him play in pre-season, and I thought he looked great – very positive going forward, aggressive, and quick… but now watching him, it’s like he doesn’t have a clue how to defend! He definitely should have done a lot better for Newcastle’s first goal!”
The overall tone among the fanbase indicates concern over defensive weaknesses, and many are urging the manager to make some tactical and personnel adjustments — especially before their next high-profile clash against *Arsenal*.
