Jurgen Klopp has named five Liverpool players who can become key in Arne Slot’s squad next season ahead of him taking over.
The future is bright at Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp’s penultimate game in charge of the club on Monday night against Aston Villa was proof of that.
21-year-old Harvey Elliott played a key role in creating Liverpool’s opening goal and third goal as well.
For Liverpool’s third goal, Elliott provided the assist to Jarell Quansah – another very promising 21-year-old – for him to score his first ever goal in the Premier League.
Speaking after the game, Jurgen Klopp was full of optimism about Liverpool’s future.
Jurgen Klopp on the five Liverpool youngsters who will provide the base for the club’s future
Speaking to reporters as per Liverpool’s official website, Klopp was asked to reflect on the future of Liverpool.
Naturally, in his perpetual optimism, Klopp gave a very hopeful and glowing outlook on the young players coming through the club’s system at the moment.
“Jarell [Quansah], yes, Conor [Bradley], yes, James McConnell, Bobby Clark, Kaide Gordon, [he was] long, long injured [but] back now, really good, Stefan Bajcetic,” Klopp said.
“So, the basis is there, and all the other big guns really; the basis is there. New influences always help, that’s how it is. We did what we could and if we could have done better, we probably would have, let me say it like that. Now we are where we are and that’s it.”
Why Arne Slot will enjoy working with Liverpool’s youngsters
Arne Slot looks certain to become Liverpool’s next manager and Klopp’s words will be music to his ears.
The 45-year-old Dutchman loves working with young players, and he will relish the opportunity to continue to build the careers of the six players Jurgen Klopp has mentioned who are the base of Liverpool’s future.
During his career so far, Slot has developed an excellent track record of bringing out the best of his players. Hopefully, he can continue to do the same at Liverpool.
