'A lot of potential': Liverpool coach says there's a defender in the U21s who is looking just 'brilliant'

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Page clearly sees a lot to like in Ndiaye’s game, and there is every reason to think he can have a big future at Anfield. But again, part of his development, he’s had to learn to play while he’s on a booking.“What I’ve seen from him is a diagonal pass.

He reads the game well, and he’s aggressive. He wins some big headers today.Photo by Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images“So, all in all, there’s a lot there to work with, and a lot of potential that we see.”The academy star is still only 18, so there is no need to rush anything.

He’s played league football. He knows what’s needed, and he drives the standards.”With Hugo Ekitike out, there may be a need for extra depth at striker before the end of the season.Wright is on the road to Liverpool stardom, and if Slot needs another option next term, he may just have one waiting in the academy.READ MORE: Expert study explains why Hugo Ekitike will be just as good when he returns from injury at LiverpoolJoin Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox