The Reds' academy is producing some highly gifted young stars, and here are 10 born in 2000 or later to keep a close eye on
FIFA.com/Getty1Rhian Brewster
It says a lot Rhian Brewster's talent that he remains very much in Jurgen Klopp's thoughts and plans, despite the fact he hasn't kicked a ball in anger for 14 months.
A serious ankle and knee injury, sustained in an under-23 game with Manchester City, interrupted the talented striker's progress in January 2018, but Brewster's stock at Anfield remains high.
Quick across the ground, and with intelligent movement in and around the penalty box, the London-born frontman is already a World Cup winner with England at under-17 level, where he was the tournament's leading goalscorer.
He featured in Liverpool's matchday squad in a game against Crystal Palace in April 2017, and was a key part of their under-23 and under-19 sides prior to his injury last term.
Even after his misfortune, he was persuaded to shun interest from the Bundesliga in order to sign a new five-year professional deal with the Reds.
Now back in full training, he is expected to feature for the under-23s before the end of this season before being eased back into first-team proceedings in the summer.
We'll hear a lot more from this young man in the coming years, for sure.
AdvertisementGetty2Ki-Jana Hoever
Signed from Ajax last summer, it has taken Ki-Jana Hoever no time at all to make his mark on Merseyside.
The 17-year-old Dutch youth international only made his debut for the under-18s in September, but since then he's been promoted to Melwood and Jurgen Klopp's first-team squad, and was given his Reds debut in their FA Cup third round defeat at Wolves back in January.
A versatile performer, who can feature as a right-back or centre-back, Hoever has speed and composure in abundance, and uses the ball particularly well from the back.
After his debut for the under-23s at Everton in November, manager Neil Critchley was suitably impressed. "Wow!" was his succinct appraisal of a player who finished 23rd in this year's NxGn.
He's set to sign a first professional contract with the Reds in the coming weeks and while Academy staff are keen to preach patience, it is safe to say there are high hopes for the youngster.
Getty3Curtis Jones
There are some youngsters who can be daunted by the prospect of playing senior football, among established professionals. Curtis Jones is not one of them.
Born in Liverpool, the gifted attacking midfielder is already a Melwood regular, having been promoted to the first-team squad last season.
He made his senior Reds debut at Wolves in the FA Cup in January, and is a key part of the club's UEFA Youth League squad at under-19 level.
Confident and tricky, the 18-year-old has great feet and the ability to ghost past opponents into dangerous areas.
Staff are keen to see him add an end product in terms of goals and assists, but Jurgen Klopp is a big fan of his physicality and attitude, believing the home-grown prospect has a great chance of a long-term career at Anfield.
Liverpool turned down a loan offer from League One in January, believing Jones' development would be best served training day in, day out with Klopp's senior group.
Getty Images4Rafa Camacho
Already a Portugal under-20 international, the versatile Rafa Camacho is another on the cusp of Klopp's first-team squad at Anfield.
Having joined Liverpool from Manchester City as a 15-year-old, Camacho has developed into a player of immense promise. He made his debut at Wolves in January, and featured as a late substitute in the Premier League against Crystal Palace later that month.
Originally a winger, he has featured as a full-back, wing-back and even as a centre-forward at under-23 level, and impressed Klopp during last summer's tour of the USA, where he played at right-back.
Quick and powerful, he dribbles well and has added goals to his game in the last 12 months. Camacho was close to joining Sporting CP on loan in January, but is now very much in Klopp's thoughts as a back-up wide player.
