Impudent Elliott shows his class. He wasn't sidelined for long, but Harvey Elliott was nevertheless clearly keen on making up for lost time.
The 16-year-old is currently serving a two-week domestic ban, due to expire later this week, following his comments about Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane.
Elliott, though, was free to play here in Genk in the UEFA Youth League and, positioned on the right of the front three, he once again caught the eye with his natural talent.
His first touch was impressive, and the teenager showed grit to continue after twisting his ankle on a bobbly pitch early on.
There was a buzz whenever Elliott received possession, always willing to run at his man.
Indeed, it was after being made foolish again by the Reds winger that Genk left-back Siebe Vandermeulen decided he'd had enough and was booked for his troubles.
Elliott can at times be on the periphery, such as for long periods in the second half.
But that he can then burst to life and execute the type of impudent pass that put Curtis Jones in for Liverpool's second underlines why, come next week's League Cup visit of Arsenal, he will surely be on the teamsheet.
After the game, Elliott politely declined an invitation to give his shirt to a Genk fan. Already he's being recognised.
Clarkson continues to progress
Few Liverpool youngsters have made as great strides as Leighton Clarkson during the past 18 months.
From being a regular for the U18s to taking the step up to the U23s, the midfielder has also impressed the senior coaching staff during several stints training with the first team.
Clarkson gave another indicator of his progress when his deflected header ultimately earned a narrow win for the U23s over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the weekend.
And he continues to be an influence in the UEFA Youth League, adding poise and precision with his passing from the engine room.
It was that distribution in particular that caught the eye of Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders. One pass here down the inside right channel to release Neco Williams in the area had the purists purring.
There's a confidence about Clarkson's play now, evidenced by his attempted immediate goalward return of a misdirected clearance from Genk goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt.
It didn't quite come off, but that's becoming a rarity for the youngster.
Sepp showing his style
If Elliott continues to capture the imagination and Adrian has exceeded expectations, Liverpool's other summer signing has slipped somewhat under the radar.
However, it was impossible not to notice Sepp van den Berg here at a lively Stadium B, directly next to Genk's main Luminus Arena.
The Belgians had periods where they knocked strongly on the door, particularly either side of half-time.
And while Liverpool goalkeeper Jakob Ojrzynski produced several good saves, often the Genk attacks floundered in the presence of Van den Berg.
The Dutch youngster, not 18 until December, has taken a little time to become accustomed to life at his new club.
But there were signs he was coming to terms with matters, nipping in with a succession important successions and headed clearances.
Similar to Sami Hyypia in size and posture, Van den Berg rarely goes to ground, and in the second half had the self-belief to bring the ball into the Genk half on occasion.
Liverpool's summer slow-burner is now starting to catch fire.