Jurgen Klopp has reminded his sensational kids that they have “a lot to learn” and is pleading with fans and pundits not to expect too much from his teenage heroes.
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It’s a little bit like the new darts sensation, it’s fine for tonight” said Klopp, referring to Luke Littler. “But tomorrow, leave the boys in the corner - they have a lot to improve and learn.”
Klopp admitted that the stunning emergence of so much young talent has been a unique development in his long managerial career
Klopp continued
“It is special and, for me, strange as well. I never had that, that you play with so many kids. It is a really interesting experience.”
For the first time in Liverpool's history, two 18-year-olds scored in the same game
Klopp even gave a debut to 16-year-old Trey Nyoni, who became the youngest player to appear in the FA Cup for Liverpool.
Klopp said on Trey:
“With Trey, you can see there is absolutely no body,”
"I don’t know what his weight is, but he is very mature on the ball.”
Klopp cannot hide the fact there seems to be a special bunch of youngsters coming through the Anfield ranks.
Klopp went on:
“They are exceptional talents. We've said it a few times that the future does not look too bad but maybe the people don’t forget it when the transfer window opens.
"We have a couple of pretty promising players already, so don’t close the door for them with 12 signings"
“He (Danns) showed in the final that he can arrive in the right moment - he did it three times and with a longer toe, he probably scores already in the final.
"Striking instincts, no doubt about that. It is not natural that a boy is calm as you like and just chipped the ball (Danns’ first goal against Southampton.”
The Liverpool boss admits the teenagers have written a special chapter in Liverpool history.
Klopp said:
“I can’t imagine what this must feel for the boys, it feels pretty good for me. I know about all the problems we have around here and they don't have that. so they can just fly.
"They deserve that. It is the week of the Academy … it is exceptional.”
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