Liverpool’s FA Cup campaign gathered serious momentum on Saturday night as the Reds cruised past with a convincing 3-0 victory at Anfield. But beyond the scoreline, one player’s performance sparked major conversation among supporters.

⚽ Comfortable Night for the Reds

Heading into the fourth-round clash, both sides had endured inconsistent Premier League seasons. Liverpool sat sixth in the table, while Brighton hovered in the lower half. The FA Cup offered a fresh opportunity — and Arne Slot’s side grabbed it with authority.

The breakthrough came just before halftime. A pinpoint delivery from Milos Kerkez found Curtis Jones, who finished from close range to give Liverpool the lead. It was a moment that shifted control fully in the hosts’ favour.

After the restart, Dominik Szoboszlai doubled the advantage with a powerful strike following clever build-up play involving Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian forward later added a third from the penalty spot, sealing a dominant performance and safe passage into the next round.

While several Liverpool players impressed, Milos Kerkez was the standout.

The young full-back endured a challenging start following his move from Bournemouth earlier in the season. However, in recent weeks, his confidence and influence have grown noticeably — and this match may have been his strongest display yet.

Kerkez was heavily involved throughout:

• Delivered the assist for the opening goal
• Registered eight defensive actions
• Created a big scoring opportunity
• Maintained high involvement with nearly flawless ball control

His performance drew praise from observers, who highlighted both his attacking contribution and defensive discipline.

Supporters were quick to acknowledge how much the 21-year-old has progressed.

Many pointed out his age and potential, noting that patience has paid off. Early-season doubts have now been replaced by excitement about what he could become.

Some fans described him as growing into a complete Liverpool player, while others suggested he is on the path toward elite status if this upward trend continues.

Liverpool’s overall display was commanding, but Kerkez’s emergence may be one of the most important takeaways from the evening.

If he continues performing at this level, the Reds may have secured not just a promising full-back — but a long-term cornerstone for the squad.

And if this performance is a sign of what’s to come, Premier League opponents will be taking note very carefully.