12 Liverpool youngsters Andoni Iraola could turn to after pre-season admission

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Andoni Iraola will have the chance to work with some younger Liverpool players during pre-season because lots of senior stars are expected to go far in the summer's World CupAndoni Iraola during a Bournemouth training session.(Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)There are only 77 days before the new Premier League season kicks off, and in that time, there is a World Cup to be played, holidays to be taken, and a Liverpool pre-season tour to the US.New head coach Andoni Iraola will have some time on the training field with his new players, but for many, the tight turnaround from the end of a major international tournament into the new season means they might miss out on some elements. In that case, there will be plenty of young talents vying for the chance to take their place."His work with young players is brilliant," Bournemouth reporter Alex Smith told Liverpool.com this week.

"He is never afraid to throw young players into games and trusts them and their ability, giving them plenty of opportunity with the team."I think Dominik Szoboszlai will continue to be key for Liverpool under Iraola, while young players like Rio Ngumoha will get plenty of opportunity to flourish."Aside from Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni, though, who have been fairly regularly involved in first team matchday squads, who else could be heavily involved in pre-season? There are several academy prospects who will be hoping to get the chance to make an early impression.Josh Abe, who it was confirmed this week would be staying at Liverpool despite strong interest from clubs including Chelsea and Manchester City, could be one.There have been suggestions that the 15-year-old, who was excellent last season at U18 level until an injury in February brought his campaign to an end, might be included on the tour to the US.New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola looks around Anfield.(Image: Andrew Powell/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Unless he is to head out on loan, Kieran Morrison, who was the stand-out at U21 level last term, will be there, and the likes of Lewis Koumas and Luke Chambers fall into the same bracket.Koumas scored his first senior goal for Wales this week and it might be the right time for him to get a permanent move elsewhere, while Chambers has impressed on a couple of Championship loans.Last year, James McConnell spent some time at Ajax and was also on the treatment table for a spell, but he is a talented option.

He is another with a transfer decision to make, but could feature.Young goalkeeper Armin Pecsi will almost certainly be present on the tour, while Calum Scanlon started well on loan at Millwall the season before last, before an injury, and then played eight games for Cardiff City last year.Get Liverpool's new 2026/27 home kitThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. The Spaniard is hugely talented, but just needs some more luck.When the season starts, Iraola won't be able to experiment too much, because a strong start and some positive results early on will go a long way.Across pre-season, though, just as would have been the case under Arne Slot, there will be an opportunity to take a look at some of the highest-rated young talents coming through.