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Robertson backs under-fire Kerkez to get back on track

- IAN DOYLE

ANDY ROBERTSON has defended left-back rival Milos Kerkez after the €50m signing suffered a nightmare at Burnley.

Kerkez was dragged off before halftime on Sunday to prevent him being sent off having earlier been booked for diving.

Robertson, who has lost his regular starting role to Kerkez this season, replaced the 20-year-old and ultimately helped Liverpool to a 1-0 victory.

And the new Reds vicecaptain has vowed to support Kerkez through any teething troubles while also pressuring the youngster for a place in the side.