Retiring Jota's Jerswy Was an Incredible Gesture from Liverpool: Stephen Warnock

Speaking on JioHotstar, Milos Kerkez expressed his emotions after signing for Liverpool:

“I’m really happy. It’s an honour and a privilege to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world — the biggest in England. I’m truly delighted and excited for the journey ahead.”

Speaking on JioHotstar, Florian Wirtz opened up about why he chose Anfield as his next destination:

“I wanted to join a club that I consider among the top three in the world, and for me, Liverpool was one of them. I was really impressed by the people here. The vision they presented, and everything the club had to offer. In the end, deciding to come to Liverpool was an easy choice.”

Speaking on JioHotstar, former Liverpool player Stephen Warnock reflected on late Diogo Jota’s infectious spirit and appreciation for his journey:

“When you think of Diogo Jota, the constant smile he played with is exactly what you want to see from footballers — someone who truly enjoyed every day on the pitch. He never took his football for granted, especially being at Liverpool. Jota understood the struggles he overcame since childhood to reach the very top, and he genuinely appreciated the career he was given. That showed in every single game he played.”

Warnock reflected on Liverpool’s tribute to Jota:

“The ‘Forever 20’ will appear on Liverpool’s shirts, with the club retiring the number as well. This leaves a legacy — it was an incredible gesture from Liverpool Football Club, and the decision has been echoed globally as the right thing to do.”

Warnock discussed Liverpool’s approach to replacing Trent Alexander-Arnold’s creative presence:

“What was absolutely vital for Liverpool, knowing they would be without Trent Alexander-Arnold, was figuring out how to replace that creativity. Yes, he is a right-back, but he so often steps into midfield—sometimes a match is flat, and he’s the one who unlocks it with a killer pass or a moment of vision. You need more players like that. With his absence, you recreate that by bringing in someone higher up the pitch who can provide that kind of spark. Frimpong coming in at right-back—I don’t see it as just a traditional right-back role, but more of a utility position. And with Kerkez on the left, I’ve watched him for a couple of years and believe he’s the ideal Liverpool type of player.”

He also addressed questions about Mohamed Salah’s longevity and drive:

“There will always be questions about whether he can maintain his performance at his age, and if he still has the hunger and desire. But you can already see that he absolutely does. That hunger and desire are what make him elite—one of the best players in world football. No matter how wealthy he is, how well he’s paid, or how well he’s looked after, it’s about delivering week after week. I believe he’ll be back and scoring a hat-trick of goals again.”