Jurgen Klopp declared that Leighton Clarkson is one of the best youngsters at the club, as he named the prodigy in the starting XI tonight v FC Midtjylland.
The Reds have a plethora of midfielders on the books at the moment, and it’s probably our strongest area in terms of depth, but with plenty injured – Clarkson got the chance in Denmark.
Klopp was adamant it was the right call, too.
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As well, as Clarkson, Klopp named Rhys Williams and Caoimhin Kelleher in the side – but we expected him to name plenty more kids in the XI in fairness – considering it’s a dead rubber.
The lineup makes us think the boss is going to rotate against Fulham on Sunday, before obviously picking his strongest side against Tottenham a week on Wednesday.
If we beat Fulham, that game will be huge as it could see us go clear at the top of the Premier League table.