Jurgen Klopp Praises Jarell Quansah After Impressive Full Debut for Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for Jarell Quansah after the 20-year-old made his full debut for Liverpool in their 3-1 victory over Wolves. Quansah, who had previously made two substitute appearances for the Reds, was thrust into the starting lineup due to injuries and suspensions.

In a Liverpool defence which looked like they had “met in the car park,” Klopp believes Quansah made a “statement” on his full debut. Despite the disjointed back line, Quansah remained composed and stayed that way when Liverpool found form after the break.

Speaking after the match, Klopp was asked how he felt his No. 78 coped with the occasion. “He did well, eh? He did really well, was really good. It’s a nice, wonderful experience for him,” the manager replied. “He came on now always in very decisive moments. It’s not that he came on to close games or whatever, we had to do something there. Today he was good, I have to say. In such a disorganised team like we were in the first half, being the one who looks kind of alright is a statement, absolutely. So really happy for him, he’s obviously pretty happy in the moment as well. Good boy.”

The fact that Quansah was able to impress despite the struggles elsewhere is a testament to his quality, with the youngster unfazed by the battle in front of him. Klopp added to the comments from his press conference in a post-match interview with BBC Sport, in which he joked that it felt like the rest of his defence had “met in the car park.”

“He did exceptionally well. In possession as well he was calm,” the manager explained. “It was like we had just met in the car park before the game with the organisation in the first half! But he played really well.”

Quansah lasted 82 minutes before being forced off with cramp, having spent the international break working at the AXA Training Centre after pulling out of England U20s duty. While absences almost forced his inclusion, it is clear that Klopp and his staff have high hopes for the Warrington-born defender.

The Rise of Jarell Quansah

Quansah joined Liverpool from Dutch side FC Twente in 2019 and has since been making steady progress through the club’s youth ranks. He made his first-team debut in February 2021 against RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League and has since gone on to make five appearances for the Reds.

The 20-year-old has also been called up to England U20s squad and is highly regarded by both club and country. His impressive performance against Wolves is sure to have caught the eye of many and could see him become a regular starter for Liverpool in the coming months.

Conclusion

Jarell Quansah made an impressive full debut for Liverpool against Wolves, despite being thrust into a disjointed back line due to injuries and suspensions. His performance earned him praise from manager Jurgen Klopp who believes Quansah made a “statement” on his full debut. The 20-year-old has been making steady progress through Liverpool’s youth ranks and is highly regarded by both club and country. His impressive performance against Wolves is sure to have caught the eye of many and could see him become a regular starter for Liverpool in the coming months.