Liverpool Pre-Season: 10 Young Players to Watch as Reds Head to Germany
With the new season just four weeks away, Liverpool are ramping up their preparations with a training camp in Germany. As the Reds head to the Black Forest town of Donaueschingen, they will be taking a host of young players with them, giving them the opportunity to impress manager Jurgen Klopp and his coaches. Here are 10 young players to watch as Liverpool head to Germany.
Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott
Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott will not be making the trip to Germany, but they are two of the most exciting young players at Liverpool. Jones, 19, made his first-team debut last season and has been tipped for a big future at Anfield. Elliott, 17, is another highly-rated prospect and has already made his first-team debut for the Reds.
Conor Bradley
Conor Bradley is a 19-year-old right-wing back who spent last season on loan at Bolton Wanderers. He impressed for the Trotters, helping them reach the League One play-offs, and this summer could be decisive in seeing if he can carve out a role to stay with Liverpool for 2023/24.
Ben Doak
17-year-old Ben Doak pulled out of Scotland’s under-21s squad during the summer to be ready to hit the ground running this pre-season. He is highly rated at Anfield and could be one to watch as Liverpool head to Germany.
Bobby Clark
Bobby Clark is another 17-year-old who has been praised by Klopp. The manager has said that Clark has “grown somehow” and that the door is open for him to play a different role next season.
Ovie Ejaria
Ovie Ejaria is a 21-year-old midfielder who spent last season on loan at Reading. He is highly rated at Anfield and could be set for a breakthrough season with the Reds.
Ki-Jana Hoever
Ki-Jana Hoever is an 18-year-old defender who made his first-team debut for Liverpool last season. He is highly rated at Anfield and could be set for a breakthrough season with the Reds.
Nathaniel Phillips
Nathaniel Phillips is a 22-year-old defender who spent last season on loan at Stuttgart. He is highly rated at Anfield and could be set for a breakthrough season with the Reds.
Yasser Larouci
Yasser Larouci is an 18-year-old left-back who made his first-team debut for Liverpool last season. He is highly rated at Anfield and could be set for a breakthrough season with the Reds.
Adam Lewis
Adam Lewis is a 20-year-old left-back who spent last season on loan at Amiens. He is highly rated at Anfield and could be set for a breakthrough season with the Reds.
Paul Glatzel
Paul Glatzel is an 18-year-old striker who made his first-team debut for Liverpool last season. He is highly rated at Anfield and could be set for a breakthrough season with the Reds.
Conclusion
The upcoming pre-season trip to Germany offers a great opportunity for some of Liverpool’s young players to impress Jurgen Klopp and his coaches. From Curtis Jones and Harvey Elliott to Conor Bradley, Ben Doak, Bobby Clark, Ovie Ejaria, Ki-Jana Hoever, Nathaniel Phillips, Yasser Larouci, Adam Lewis and Paul Glatzel, there are plenty of exciting prospects to keep an eye on as Liverpool head to Germany.