Topic: Youth and Under 23 Thread

[NsRed]

Couldn't agree more, Glatzel is definitely one of our biggest prospects in my opinion.

Agree with you both, I think Glatzel has "it". Works hard, can score all sorts of goals, drops deep and links play but can also poach goals. He may not be a standout physically but I think he's an excellent prospect. I think he has a bit more about him than Bobby Duncan at this moment, though of course I'd like to see them both succeed.

[NsRed]

u23s played to a 0-0 draw with Crewe today in a friendly. Billy Koumetio featured at CB (for the first time since joining us, I believe). Abdi Sharif was the standout performer, per the match report from the official site. It was quite a young side, with a lot of 17 year olds playing such as Fidel O'Rourke, Jack Bearne, and Matteo Ritaccio.

[Too early for flapjacks?]

I’m hoping to see Glatzel getting some game time at Tranmere. He seems like the sort of intelligent forward who can thrive at first team level.

Putting van den Berg to one side, Glatzel is probably the youngster that excites me the most after Brewster and Hoever. I think he's one of those that will likely get promoted to play full time at Melwood while continuing to play for the U23.

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Matteo Ritaccio.

Thought he'd been released?

[NsRed]

Thought he'd been released?

Nope not sure where that came from. The official site just did a feature on him not long ago.

[NsRed]

u18s also played a friendly against Burton Albion and won 4-0. 2 free kick goals from Jake Cain, and one each for Niall Brookwell and Oakley Cannonier (the ball boy who gave Trent the ball for THAT corner against Barca).

Cain's first free kick was a stunner.

[NsRed]

16 year old first year scholar Layton Stewart played the number 9 role and was a standout for the u18s. He's recently been touted as the next 'one to watch' by academy staff and some journos.

[HopefulRed]

The difference in heights of the U18s players in the 1.5 minute clip df  the goals is striking.  If the no 5 was Remi he seems to have filled out a bit and grown, and the newbies in that group look as though they have still to start their growth spurt.   

[lamonti]

Oakley Cannonier rivals Fidel O'Rourke for a truly bonkers name.

[terry_macss_perm]

Putting van den Berg to one side, Glatzel is probably the youngster that excites me the most after Brewster and Hoever. I think he's one of those that will likely get promoted to play full time at Melwood while continuing to play for the U23.

He’s been getting in the Germany u21 team so he’s obviously well thought of over there as well. No doubt the Bundesliga teams will be sniffing round before long. If he can see a route into the LFC first team squad he’ll be more likely to ignore their approaches when they come.

[kavah]

Oakley Cannonier rivals Fidel O'Rourke for a truly bonkers name.

Fidel O’Rourke - what a boss name. Jesus boots and a big cigar

[Fordy]

Putting van den Berg to one side, Glatzel is probably the youngster that excites me the most after Brewster and Hoever. I think he's one of those that will likely get promoted to play full time at Melwood while continuing to play for the U23.

Duncan and Glatzel for me.

Both going on the USA tour as well which will be great for them.

[Mighty Zeus]

Duncan and Glatzel for me.

Both going on the USA tour as well which will be great for them.

I try and watch as many of the matches as I can and I've really missed out on Glatzel. He's passed me by totally for some reason.

I'm still sad Tagseth didn't make it. I hope Brewster and Glatzel and Duncan kick arse in the US.

[RyanBabel19]

Has Tagseth officially gone as i haven't seen anything announced

[Mighty Zeus]

Has Tagseth officially gone as i haven't seen anything announced

I think he turned down a contract, yeah

[Djimi Smicer34]

Has Tagseth officially gone as i haven't seen anything announced

Yes, he confirmed it on social media. Think he’s training with Rosenborg.

[HopefulRed]

Has Tagseth officially gone as i haven't seen anything announced

They’re not updating the younger age group yet for some reason but I’ve seen photos of Patrick Raitanen signing for another club (in Europe) yet he’s also still listed on lfc site. 

[MD1990]

Duncan and Glatzel for me.

Both going on the USA tour as well which will be great for them.

Duncan will struggle at first team level.

Looks another Morgan. No outstanding atribute apart from finishing you need more that that.

[dakid]

He’s been getting in the Germany u21 team so he’s obviously well thought of over there as well. No doubt the Bundesliga teams will be sniffing round before long. If he can see a route into the LFC first team squad he’ll be more likely to ignore their approaches when they come.

The Germany U21 team. Really? The u21 euros were on during the summer and he wasn't with them. What makes you think he has been getting in the Germany U21 team? His last cap that I seen was for the Germany u18 team.

[NsRed]

Duncan will struggle at first team level.

Looks another Morgan. No outstanding atribute apart from finishing you need more that that.

Have to say I agree with you here- which is why I think Glatzel is better positioned to make it. He just seems to have a more well rounded game than Duncan at this stage. Still young though and a lot can happen in the next two years.

[ElPayaso]

Have to say I agree with you here- which is why I think Glatzel is better positioned to make it. He just seems to have a more well rounded game than Duncan at this stage. Still young though and a lot can happen in the next two years.

That's pretty much my opinion too, although they're both young and there's still a lot to develop of course.

Hope Glatzels injury wasn't a bad one today...

[PhaseOfPlay]

Duncan will struggle at first team level.

Looks another Morgan. No outstanding atribute apart from finishing you need more that that.

Looks as strong as a bull to me.

Also finishing is the best outstanding attribute you can have

[Carra-ton]

Most impressed by Hoever. The lad was on another level. We need a proper thread for Hoever soon. He is something special.
I don't even know what his position will be, because his skills are so unique. He is more Beckenbauer than anyone I have seen.

[Fordy]

Duncan will struggle at first team level.

Looks another Morgan. No outstanding atribute apart from finishing you need more that that.

So a forward that has the main attribute in his position which is scoring is going to struggle.

He already played for Man City youth team and is now at Liverpool, won the youth cup and is now involved in pre season and clubs in German are wanting him.

You do realise that other things can be worked on. He's young.

[dudleyred]

With Lewis and Lourici as young left backs who are getting better and better I’m not expecting us to bring in further cover for Robertson

Thought both did well yesterday

[Too early for flapjacks?]

Any news on Herbie Kane? Is he still injured? Thought he would have been involved yesterday.

[Chris~]

Any news on Herbie Kane? Is he still injured? Thought he would have been involved yesterday.

Played in the u23s friendly on wednesday

[terry_macss_perm]

The Germany U21 team. Really? The u21 euros were on during the summer and he wasn't with them. What makes you think he has been getting in the Germany U21 team? His last cap that I seen was for the Germany u18 team.

Yes, 18s rather than 21s. But the point remains the same - he will be on the radar of the German clubs’ radar to an even greater extent than their usual monitoring of youngsters at English clubs.

[sirjames]

Duncan will struggle at first team level.

Looks another Morgan. No outstanding atribute apart from finishing you need more that that.

I thought and still actually think this about Harry Kane. Its worked out alright for him.

[Schmidt]

Any chance Glatzel could be the next Dirk Kuyt? We still haven't replaced him after all.

[Dim Glas]

Yes, 18s rather than 21s. But the point remains the same - he will be on the radar of the German clubs’ radar to an even greater extent than their usual monitoring of youngsters at English clubs.

Bobby Duncan was being linked with Borussia Dortmund the other week 

[NsRed]

Any chance Glatzel could be the next Dirk Kuyt? We still haven't replaced him after all.

Good shout that. Any word on the severity of his knock yesterday?

[jillcwhomever]

Bobby Duncan was being linked with Borussia Dortmund the other week 

In my opinion he is better than some have claimed, can't say I'm surprised that other teams are showing interest in him.

[accyred]

Will anyone attend the checkatrade trophy games to watch the academy side (u21) and see how they progress against some very physical teams ?

[El Lobo]

Duncan will struggle at first team level.

Looks another Morgan. No outstanding atribute apart from finishing you need more that that.

I mean not to compare them, but Robbie Fowler didn’t look to have any outstanding attribute ‘apart from finishing’ when he was young

[Dundalis]

Any chance Glatzel could be the next Dirk Kuyt? We still haven't replaced him after all.

I think Bobby did a pretty good job replacing Kuyt as our workhorse forward.

I mean not to compare them, but Robbie Fowler didn’t look to have any outstanding attribute ‘apart from finishing’ when he was young

Same could be said of Neil Mellor. I think he's got more in common with Mellor than Fowler, but we'll see.

Has Hoever played much midfield? I feel like it's much more suited to his skillset, though he looks like he can play anywhere.

[killer-heels]

With Lewis and Lourici as young left backs who are getting better and better I’m not expecting us to bring in further cover for Robertson

Thought both did well yesterday

Ill be amazed if either gets a single league game this season. Our alternative there will rightly be Milner.

[Tobelius]

Physically Duncan looks like a young Rooney type,very strong and dynamic looking lad.

He scored his one chance which is always good for a striker,to have that finishing touch.

I really know next to nothing about him but looking forward to watching a few youth games this season to see how he and the other kids do.

[jooneyisdagod]

Any chance Glatzel could be the next Dirk Kuyt? We still haven't replaced him after all.

And we shouldn't either. This team is now at such a high level that we cannot accommodate someone of Dirk's limited technical ability and limited speed. We are a team built on speed and skill.

[reddebs]

It's going to a busy season for the academy lads with the extra games in the EFL trophy, especially if we get some easier early round draws in the League Cup.

The u23s title.  The EFL Trophy.  UEFA Youth Cup.

It's great they'll be getting some open age competitive game time rather than just youth games.



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