Liverpool teenager admits his rapid rise into ??s first team has surprised even him. The 18-year-old made his first start in last weekend’s goalless draw at home to in only his 10th appearance.
He scored at on Boxing Day and having impressed in last week’s third-round replay at was retained in the team for with Klopp keen to inject more energy into a midfield which has looked lacklustre all season. “I’m a little bit surprised to be fair.
“But I’ve tried to improve and tried to impress here, and if I get an opportunity, I try to take it.
I’ve been training hard and trying to improve throughout the whole season.
Klopp has praised the “massive steps” the teenager has made and admitted it would have been unfair to leave him out for bigger names like and after his display at .
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