Topic: Youth and Under 23 Thread

[Redcap]

So who's the next big thing after Elliott? Have we got anyone likely at the moment?

[IanZG]

So who's the next big thing after Elliott? Have we got anyone likely at the moment?

Given that Elliott's not 17 years old yet, don't think the next one is legally allowed to be talked about on the internet.

[smurfinaus]

do we have any pacey forward/winger types in the youth teams atm?.

[mallin9]

Given that Elliott's not 17 years old yet, don't think the next one is legally allowed to be talked about on the internet.

Seen any likely looking sonograms doc?

[RogerTheRed]

I see 23’s play Arsenal today and there is no 18’s game. Line up will be interesting to see if many are rested before Shrewsbury match.
Also, hope to see Jones not involved today at Anfield so he stays and captains on Tuesday.

[Fordy]

I see 23’s play Arsenal today and there is no 18’s game. Line up will be interesting to see if many are rested before Shrewsbury match.
Also, hope to see Jones not involved today at Anfield so he stays and captains on Tuesday.

Well Lallana is back so I think he will be on the bench, maybe ahead of Jones.

Think a lot of the Under 18's will play for the Under 23's then. We can't really afford to risk injury considering the cup game is on Tuesday

[So… Howard Philips]

Well Lallana is back so I think he will be on the bench, maybe ahead of Jones.

Think a lot of the Under 18's will play for the Under 23's then. We can't really afford to risk injury considering the cup game is on turpentine

Turpentine? Is that our PED of choice these days?

[Fordy]

Turpentine? Is that our PED of choice these days?

Ha ha my bloody iPhone

[Chris~]

do we have any pacey forward/winger types in the youth teams atm?.

Not really, no. Closest to what you describe is Liam Miller. We've really not produced any stand out wingers/wide forwards since the 96/97 group.

[reddebs]

I see 23’s play Arsenal today and there is no 18’s game. Line up will be interesting to see if many are rested before Shrewsbury match.
Also, hope to see Jones not involved today at Anfield so he stays and captains on Tuesday.

Is this being shown anywhere on tv mate?  It's not on our channel but not sure about lfctvgo?

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[disgraced cake]

I sort of tuned out of the FA Cup selection thing after Klopp spoke about it. Are the likes of Elliot, Jones definitely going to be there on Tuesday? I'd hope so, even though it would have been nice for some returning squad players to get more minutes I've sort of just accepted it, think we stand a chance if the ones who've really made a mark in the cup games play, likes of the aforementioned Jones and Elliot, with the full backs. Excited to see Hoever too.

The 11 that played against Villa put a spirited performance in, but the likes of Jones and the Williams/Larouci didn't play. They should come in and improve us, hopefully Chirivella starts again too. Do think it's a winnable tie at Anfield.

[terry_macss_perm]

Is this being shown anywhere on tv mate?  It's not on our channel but not sure about lfctvgo?

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Not on LFCTV according to the fixture list.

[reddebs]

Not on LFCTV according to the fixture list.

Ta mate.  I'm guessing if there's streams it'll be on one of my IPTV channels.

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[terry_macss_perm]

Loads of changes, predictably.

https://www.flashscore.com/match/KCo1GtV2/#lineups;1

[Dudek savessssss.........!]

Loads of changes, predictably.

https://www.flashscore.com/match/KCo1GtV2/#lineups;1

and apparently we're 2-0 up;

24' Boyes M.
(Longstaff L.)

43' Varesanovic D.
(Norris J.)

[reddebs]

Winning 2-0 goals from Boyes and Varesanovic?

Damn... seconds too late [emoji23]

[reddebs]

3-0 it finished with Longstaff getting the 3rd.

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[Too early for flapjacks?]

Loads of changes, predictably.

https://www.flashscore.com/match/KCo1GtV2/#lineups;1

Adam Lewis not involved hopefully means he is fit enough to start on Tuesday.

[Bincey]

Wonder if we might see Larouci move further forward on Tues if Lewis is fit. Or vice versa.

[terry_macss_perm]

Wonder if we might see Larouci move further forward on Tues if Lewis is fit. Or vice versa.

Came off injured in midweek?

[Too early for flapjacks?]

Prefer Lewis in midfield personally. Doesn't have the athleticism at LB.

[Robotforaday]

Do we have a song for our occasional manager Neil Critchley? Or are we just using the Jurgen Klopp song and swapping the names because it's the same number of syllables?

[Suareznumber7]

Wow. We’ve got some fantastic young players.

Got to think Jones, Elliot, and Williams have a very good chance of becoming first team players in the next couple of years.

[Sangria]

Has Hoever ever played LCB, or is he a right sider only?

[AmanShah21]

Wow. We’ve got some fantastic young players.

Got to think Jones, Elliot, and Williams have a very good chance of becoming first team players in the next couple of years.

I think those 3 are already in and around first team, its just about getting more gametime. Curtis will take Lallana's spot, Williams will take Clyne's. Elliot is also going to get time in the front 3 in the cups.

Its the ones that haven't had so much gametime that interested me. Kelleher is developing very nicely in the same style as Alisson and will probably get promoted to immediate backup in a couple season's time. Hoever and Van Den Berg were also excellent and there is room for them to get in as well in a couple season's time. Lewis was far more disciplined and intelligent with the ball than Larouci at left back, so if he can improve on his final product, he should be able to atleast get ahead of Larouci in the pecking order.

[n00bert]

Jones, Williams and Elliott have such promise. Van den Berg was really good I thought too as well as Chiravella. Think those will given a few more opportunities in the season to come.

[Coolie High]

Clarkson and Cain are already two of the best passers at the club, Clarkson in particular yesterday was playing some incredible passes.

[jillcwhomever]

Tom Hill has just signed his first professional contract with the club, having just moved up into the under 18's team this season. Another attacking midfielder to keep an eye on.

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/academy/386011-tom-hill-signs-first-professional-contract-with-liverpool-fc

I agree with Coolie, Cain and Clarkson play well together, they already have a great understanding. I thought the way they controlled the tempo of the game especially at the end was really impressive. So many youngsters to keep an eye on now, happy days.

[Jon2lfc]

Doesn't Leighton Clarkson look like a young Kenny?

Spooky.

[missis sumner]

Doesn't Leighton Clarkson look like a young Kenny?

Spooky.

Yes. 

[istvan kozma]

In terms of potential and performance, is the age group from 16-22 the most talent the club have ever had?

I can't think of a time when LFC have had so many players in that age range, who you wouldn't be surprised if they established themselves in the first team, in years to come.

[jillcwhomever]

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?view=detail&mid=8CA00E69B505728E59968CA00E69B505728E5996&shtp=GetUrl&shid=b5814c1f-e920-46e3-b2dc-

This is a great little video which shows the likes of Jake Cain, Leighton Clarkson, Tom Hill and Max Woltman being put their paces.

[terry_macss_perm]

Sunderland in the cup this Sunday.

I wonder if we’ll respect the competition or if we’ll play the kids.

[classycarra]

Clarkson and Cain are already two of the best passers at the club, Clarkson in particular yesterday was playing some incredible passes.

You don't mind the odd bit of hyperbole do you

[Coolie High]

You don't mind the odd bit of hyperbole do you

It’s not hyperbole, it’s the same when I said Harry Wilson was already the best free kick taker at the club....

There are not many better passers of the ball than these two even in the first team, this is not hyperbole it’s pretty conclusive if you have watched them play.

[[new username under construction]]

Sunderland in the cup this Sunday.

I wonder if we’ll respect the competition or if we’ll play the kids.

In a huge storm on an open pitch? That should be fun

[El Lobo]

It’s not hyperbole, it’s the same when I said Harry Wilson was already the best free kick taker at the club....

There are not many better passers of the ball than these two even in the first team, this is not hyperbole it’s pretty conclusive if you have watched them play.

Oh lord please don’t start on these two 

[Coolie High]

Oh lord please don’t start on these two 

I think people have a hard time interpreting what I mean, but that’s on you not me, them being great passers of the ball doesn’t mean they will be world class players in our team, if you have a hard time understanding that then.....

Brannigan was a good passer of the ball, Suso was too, going further back so was Jon Welsh and neither made it here, Clarkson and Cain are great passers of the ball, as is Curtis Jones a great dribbler, and if I  made a similar statement about Curtis Jones already being one of the best dribblers in the squad last year I’m sure I would illicit the same response, but it’s true...

[Magix]

We seem to have a nice collection of centrehalves, midfielders and fullbacks coming through, but are there any promising pacey wide players in the ranks which have yet to emerge?

[jillcwhomever]

We seem to have a nice collection of centrehalves, midfielders and fullbacks coming through, but are there any promising pacey wide players in the ranks which have yet to emerge?

I like the look of Layton Stewart whose a forward in the under 18's. He scored a hat trick last time out against Sunderland, has an eye for the spectacular. He gets a mention on the video below alongside his striking partner Fidal O'Rourke.

https://youtu.be/Fd4gV8Zy9tA

His last goal against Sunderland finished in 5th place on goal of the month on LFCTV.

https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/385826-mohamed-salah-wins-liverpool-goal-of-the-month-for-january