“Andy Robertson vs. Milos Kerkez: A Thrilling Statistical Battle in Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool”
“Andy Robertson vs. Milos Kerkez: A Head-to-Head Statistical Showdown from Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool”
Liverpool kept their remarkable 2024/25 Premier League season going strong on Saturday, securing a 2-0 win over a spirited Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium. The triumph widened their lead at the top of the table to nine points, preserving their excellent form. Mohamed Salah played a starring role, netting both goals to seal the victory for his team.
The Egyptian forward slotted home a first-half penalty before doubling his tally after the break, and that was all Arne Slot’s side needed to claim the win. However, Salah wasn’t the only Liverpool player who caught the eye—Andy Robertson has been the talk of the fanbase on social media following the victory.
The Scottish full-back has faced criticism this season, with some fans even suggesting it might be time for Liverpool to find a replacement. Milos Kerkez, who started at left-back for Bournemouth against the Reds, has even been linked with a move to Anfield. Robertson, however, has been unable to consistently replicate the high level of performances he’s delivered during his time at Liverpool. But against Bournemouth, he proved his worth once again.
Robertson delivered his standout performance of the season against Bournemouth, showing why he’s still a key figure for Liverpool.
With the Bournemouth left-back linked as a potential replacement for him at Anfield, Robertson entered the match with something to prove—and he did just that. The Scot outshone his counterpart, and the post-match stats made for fascinating reading. Soon after the final whistle, Robertson’s impressive performance was shared on X (formerly Twitter), showcasing just how influential he’d been.
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When comparing their stats, it’s clear who had the better performance. Robertson completed 87% of his passes, while Kerkez managed only 74%. The Bournemouth left-back also gave the ball away twice as often, with 20 losses compared to Robertson’s 10. Robertson made an important defensive contribution with a shot block, while Kerkez didn’t manage one. Both players made three clearances, but Kerkez did record more interceptions—five to Robertson’s three. However, Robertson came out on top in the SofaScore ratings, finishing with a 7.2, well ahead of Kerkez’s 6.7.
Liverpool fans also took note of the performance. One supporter posted on X, calling it Robertson’s best display of the year, saying: “Andy Robertson started slow today, but it became easily his best performance of the season as the game went on.”
Another fan echoed this view, writing: “Today could have been Andy Robertson’s best game of the season.” A third supporter added: “Andy Robertson was outstanding today, especially in the second half. He completely controlled that left side.”