Jurgen Klopp is eager to point out that the opportunities being afforded to Liverpool’s youngsters are not presents, with those getting a senior chance proving deserving in the festive period.
Curtis Jones has become the latest starlet to be given a Premier League debut by the Reds.
He has already figured in cup competitions, alongside the likes of Harvey Elliott and Ki-Jana Hoever.
Klopp has had no issue with throwing untested teenagers in at the deep end, with Merseyside native Jones having shown that is ready to step into a star-studded side chasing down title glory.
“It was his third time in the squad, so then I thought it makes sense to bring him on,” Klopp told the Reds’ official website of the 18-year-old, who figured in a 3-0 win over Bournemouth, and his fellow hopefuls.
“But it was not a present, I have to say. It's his development. We want to show respect for that and we appreciate that.
“Then you need a player and today we were without Adam [Lallana] and Gini [Wijnaldum] here. We thought we need a midfielder because we want to rest Robbo [Andy Robertson] a little bit, so move Millie [James Milner] there. That's then a good choice.
“He did really well, he did really well. It was nice to watch and he enjoyed the game. Obviously it was not the most difficult game and it will not be the most difficult game in his career, but it was really nice seeing him.
“There are two or three more in the moment which we still have in the backhand. If we have to use them then we will then use them early. If not, then we give them a bit more time to develop and use them later.”
Wodbmnotuy
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west hem vs arsenal
hidcikrz
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Klop please this is not a ryt Time to give them a chance we can't take chances we need 2 win every game YNWA
Klopp knows best so suuuush
ABenC
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Klopp must have Champions league in his mind that he gave the youngsters a chance to prove themselves, and they show it with a good performance, well done guys.... YNWA
KobeBlaQ
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You hasn’t to play the club World Cup and festive fixtures, you have to see what klopp is trying to do unless you want half of your squad possibly injured at the most important half of the season. They need to be rotated a bit right now
You’re absolutely right Regardless of the performances of the new members KLOPP has to rotate so as to rest the Big Dogs for Big matches
DanielEtele
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Klop please this is not a ryt Time to give them a chance we can't take chances we need 2 win every game YNWA
You hasn’t to play the club World Cup and festive fixtures, you have to see what klopp is trying to do unless you want half of your squad possibly injured at the most important half of the season. They need to be rotated a bit right now
Ernesta
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Klop please this is not a ryt Time to give them a chance we can't take chances we need 2 win every game YNWA
My man read the headlines
lapbdeorsz
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Klop please this is not a ryt Time to give them a chance we can't take chances we need 2 win every game YNWA
dkwhyte
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with the EPL in there hands he can't do that