Former Manchester United star Gary Neville has criticised Liverpool defender Milos Kerkez after the Reds’ 2-1 loss to Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday. The defeat marked Liverpool’s fourth consecutive Premier League loss, a record they haven’t seen since 2014.

Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire secured victory for the Red Devils, extending Liverpool’s poor run of form. Speaking on the Gary Neville Podcast alongside Jamie Carragher, the ex-England international didn’t hold back in his analysis of Liverpool’s defensive struggles.

Neville particularly took aim at Kerkez, describing his performance as immature and chaotic. “I think the individual performances of Liverpool’s defenders were really poor,” Neville said. “The left-back [Milos Kerkez] has not settled in… he plays like a 10-year-old left-back, he’s all over the place.”

The former defender added that Liverpool’s backline looked disorganised and indecisive, with Virgil van Dijk also criticised for a shaky display that contributed to the loss. Neville noted that the defensive instability is a major concern for Jurgen Klopp’s side as they continue to slip down the table.

Fans have since reacted to Neville’s comments online, with some agreeing that Kerkez has struggled to adapt since his £40 million transfer from Bournemouth, while others believe the team’s poor form is a collective issue rather than one player’s fault.