Arne Slot can no longer ignore 'big talent' after what Liverpool gem did, Jurgen Klopp loved him

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Credit: Imago Wed 12 November 2025 18:00, UK Arne Slot could take a page out of Jurgen Klopp’s playbook by calling up one of Liverpool fans’ favourite youth prospects.Despite a summer of eye-watering spending at Anfield, breaking the British transfer record for Florian Wirtz before persuading Alexander Isak to leave Newcastle United, the Reds are faltering.Hugo Ekitike has made a positive start to life on Merseyside, but even with the talented Frenchman, Slot’s side have fallen to eighth in the Premier League table after Liverpool lost 3-0 to Man City.The main area of concern is certainly the middle of the defence, however.Arne Slot is in desperate need of inspiration at AnfieldVirgil van Dijk has not looked anywhere near his best, but even so, the biggest flaw in the Reds’ defence is Ibrahima Konate, and supporters have made their feelings known about the Frenchman.Real Madrid are interested in Konate, and many fans are now willing to drive the centre-back there themselves, but that would leave a gaping hole after failing to sign Crystal Palace‘s Marc Guehi.There are major concerns at both ends of the pitch, clearly, and after a summer of splashing the cash, it might be time for the manager to turn to the academy instead of back to the transfer market.Credit: Imago MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES The Reds’ academy has created a pipeline of exciting talents, some of whom have already made their debuts under Klopp, such as 21-year-old Kaide Gordon, who the previous manager dubbed a “big talent” [90min].Kaide Gordon stars for Liverpool Under-21s vs ChesterfieldOf course, Rio Ngumoha has been given a chance to shine in the senior team, and supporters will feel that Gordon has earned the same right, especially after what he did in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday, 11 November.During a 2-2 clash between Chesterfield and Liverpool Under-21s, the talented winger scored twice in the final 15 minutes, including a 92nd-minute equaliser to take the game to penalties.After a total of 21 penalty kicks being taken at the SMH Group Stadium, the youngsters had claimed a surprise victory, having gone 2-0 down after 64 minutes, and Gordon had pulled them through single-handedly.This is exactly the type of character that Slot is desperate for in the first-team set-up right now. The Dutchman needs winners, and while Gordon is inexperienced, he clearly has the right mindset.