Settling into a new club is never easy, but for Milos Kerkez, his first season at Liverpool has been defined by the powerful bonds he's built—especially with Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai. The Hungarian left-back has quickly become a regular starter under Arne Slot, and his latest comments offer a fascinating glimpse into the dressing room camaraderie that's helped him thrive.

Speaking via Liverpoolfc.com (as reported by ESPN), the 22-year-old revealed that his connection with Salah goes back further than most fans realize. "When [Salah] came [to Liverpool in 2017], I think I was living in Austria. I was really young, watching and following," Kerkez said. That long-standing admiration has since evolved into a genuine friendship, smoothing his transition both on and off the pitch.

"About that time I started to watch Liverpool a lot, and now I'm here. He always said he connected really well with Balkan guys that were here from that region!"

But it's not just the Egyptian King who's taken him under his wing. Kerkez highlighted a tight-knit trio at the heart of the squad: "We are close—me, him and Dom [Szoboszlai]. He accepted me really well, like everyone did, but he took me more under the wing and helped me out in many ways. Also hanging out and doing stuff."

That support extends far beyond football, which is often just as crucial for younger players adjusting to life at a club the size of Liverpool. "I'm really thankful to him for that. It's going to be one month more and for sure I'm going to miss him a lot," Kerkez added, underlining Salah's impending departure at the end of the season after nine iconic years at Anfield.

These comments highlight the importance of strong relationships during a period of transition—both for the club and for a rising star finding his feet. For fans and players alike, it's a reminder that the bonds formed in the dressing room are just as vital as the action on the pitch.