We have recently announced the signing of promising young centre-back Joe Gomez from Charlton Athletic (via the BBC), who will be added to the list of talented young stars we have ready to break into the first team. He looks like an excellent acquisition, and our future is starting to look extremely positive.
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Here is a breathtaking XI made of Liverpool players 22-years-old and under:
GK) Lawrence Vigouroux – 21
The young shot-stopper arrived from Tottenham last year, and has impressed since joining the club. He is yet to make a first team appearance, but he has buckets of potential.
We are unlikely to see him anywhere near the team just yet, but he looks capable of pushing on and staking a claim eventually.
RB) Andre Wisdom – 22
Wisdom was hugely impressive while on loan at West Brom (before the arrival of Tony Pulis), and may have done enough to see some first team action at Anfield in 2015/16.
He has valuable experience as a captain at various youth levels, and potentially has a very bright future ahead of him.
He recently signed a new long term contract (via the BBC), which suggests he may well be in Brendan Rodgers’ future plans.
LB) Jon Flanagan – 22
The versatile full-back has struggled badly with injuries recently, but before being sidelined he was showing huge promise. Hopefully he will still be the same player when he eventually returns, and can resume his development under Brendan Rodgers.
CB) Tiago Ilori – 22
The Portuguese star was superb against England in the U21 European Championships, and is really growing into a fantastic centre-back.
He is yet to play a competitive game for us, but that could all change this season. His recent performances suggest he is more than ready, and could find himself playing a part in 2015/16.
CB) Joe Gomez – 18
Our newest acquisition, and a fantastic young prospect. He is tall and powerful, but also incredibly athletic. He boasts versatility among his talents, and is able to play at right-back as well as centre-back.
He is obviously one for the future rather than a player who is likely to have an immediate impact, but he looks to be a fantastic signing.
DM) Emre Can – 21
The German international is incredibly versatile, and has spent time at centre-back, right back, and in defensive midfield since arriving at Anfield. He looks set to continue in midfield however, and rightly so.
He has been arguably our best purchase in recent seasons, and is one of the most promising young talents on this list.
CM) Jordan Rossiter – 18
The young Englishman is a hugely talented passer of the ball, and would be capable of pulling the strings in midfield for this young team.
He made his debut for us in our dramatic Capital One Cup win over Middlesbrough, and even got himself on the scoresheet.
CAM) Raheem Sterling – 20
Regardless of the situation at the moment, Sterling is still a hugely talented individual. He was used in a variety of positions by Rodgers over the course of the season, but seems most comfortable in a central or a free role.
RW) Jordon Ibe – 19
The young winger broke into the team in a big way last season, which was made more impressive by the options available in his position. He is a really exciting player to watch, but also has a very sensible head on his shoulders.
We will hopefully be seeing him play a much larger part next season, as despite his age, he is clearly ready for a step up to the first team.
LW) Lazar Markovic – 21
The Serbian hasn’t quite settled in as quickly as we would have liked, but he has shown glimpses of real quality.
He surely has a bright future ahead of him, and will be hoping to get more involved in 2015/16.
ST) Divock Origi – 20
Having spent the season on loan with Lille, Origi will finally make his move to Anfield after we signed him last summer.
He enjoyed a fantastic World Cup in Brazil, and will give us a much needed option up front upon his arrival.
The Belgian has shown his quality by keeping the likes of Christian Benteke and Romelu Lukaku out of the national side at times, and is capable of being a huge success at Liverpool.