Andy Robertson vs. Milos Kerkez: A Statistical Face-Off from Bournemouth 0-2 Liverpool
Liverpool continued their impressive 2024/25 Premier League campaign with a 2-0 win over a determined Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday, extending their lead at the top of the table to nine points.
Mohamed Salah was the hero, scoring both goals—one from the penalty spot in the first half and another after the break—securing the win for the Reds.
While Salah grabbed the headlines, it was Andy Robertson who caught the attention of fans on social media after the match. Despite facing criticism earlier in the season, with some suggesting Liverpool should consider finding a replacement, Robertson showed his value once again with a standout performance against Bournemouth.
With Milos Kerkez—Bournemouth’s left-back and rumored to be linked with a move to Anfield—starting the game, Robertson had extra motivation to prove himself. And he did just that, outshining his counterpart in what was arguably his best performance of the season.
Looking at the stats, it was clear who had the better game. Robertson completed 87% of his passes, while Kerkez managed just 74%. The Bournemouth full-back also lost possession twice as often, giving the ball away 20 times compared to Robertson’s 10.
Robertson made a key defensive contribution with a shot block, while Kerkez was unable to do the same. Both players made three clearances, but Kerkez did have more interceptions—five to Robertson’s three. However, Robertson came out on top in the overall player ratings, with a 7.2 on SofaScore, while Kerkez finished with a 6.7.
Liverpool fans were quick to praise Robertson’s display, with one supporter calling it his best performance of the season: “Andy Robertson started slow today, but it became easily his best performance of the season as the game went on.”
Another fan agreed, saying: “Today could have been Andy Robertson’s best game of the season.” A third added: “Andy Robertson was outstanding today, especially in the second half. He completely controlled that left side.”
