Liverpool will play its first friendly of the summer against Preston North End this weekend, and the start of the summer is always a good time for some young talents to shine.

Of course, this year, the preparations for the new campaign are taking place in unspeakably difficult circumstances following the tragic passing of Diogo Jota.

Similarly, Rio Ngumoha is the other obvious standout for Liverpool in terms of young talents.

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Amara Nallo was another who appeared in Europe for Liverpool last season, though it certainly didn't go as smoothly for him.

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Kone-Doherty, meanwhile, was a key man in the UEFA Youth League, netting three times in seven games at U19 level.

Whether it is against Preston or later on down the line, Liverpool has several young players to watch out for this summer