Liverpool’s summer transfer window has seen a notable influx of Hungarian talent, with Milos Kerkez and Ármin Pécs joining Dominik Szoboszlai at Anfield. While Szoboszlai has already donned teh iconic number 8,Kerkez and Pécs are awaiting their official squad numbers,which will be finalized on August 1st. This decision will determine who inherits the vacant numbers, with the jerseys from the previous season likely remaining unchanged. Fans are eagerly anticipating the reveal, especially after a recent photo suggested Kerkez might be set to wear the number 23, a jersey famously worn by Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher.
Kerkez Poised to Inherit Carragher’s Iconic Number 23 at Liverpool
Following Dominik Szoboszlai’s acquisition of Steven Gerrard’s legendary number 8 two years ago, it appears increasingly likely that Milos Kerkez will be the next Hungarian to embrace a storied Anfield legacy. Reports suggest Kerkez is set to wear the number 23, a jersey synonymous with Liverpool icon Jamie carragher, who proudly sported it from 1996 to 2013. Prior to Carragher, the number 23 was worn by notable players such as Robbie fowler, Emre can, Xherdan Shaqiri, and Luis Díaz.
Carragher himself has publicly acknowledged Kerkez’s talent, offering a glowing review after a standout performance against Tottenham. “What a submission from Milos. It says everything about it, millimeters accurate. We don’t see a better submission this season,” the former Liverpool defender commented, highlighting the Hungarian’s precision and impact.
Manager Arne Slot’s squad will soon embark on their pre-season tour, with their first match scheduled for Wednesday afternoon against Yokohama F. Marinos in Japan.
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