Four Liverpool youngsters set to stay and join Andoni Iraola’s first-team plans rather than leave on deadline day
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One thing Liverpool fans were hoping about Andoni Iraola when he was appointed as the new head coach in June, was that he would focus more on the Reds’ academy than his predecessor.Arne Slot was often berated by supporters for not putting faith in the young players at his disposal, and it was a big reason why the Dutchman become so unpopular last season.It is early days, but Iraola has so far shown that he will trust the Liverpool academy more than Slot, and with the Reds now anticipating a quiet transfer deadline day, the Basque will reportedly lean on both James McConnell and Lewis Koumas especially to help out this season. Which incomings and outgoings do you want to see at Liverpool by Tuesday’s deadline?
Time is quickly running out on another underwhelming summer at Anfield… Photo Credit: Getty Images/Sarah Stier/FIFA James McConnell and Lewis Koumas set to stay with LiverpoolHad Liverpool signed a new midfielder and another forward, it is highly likely that McConnell and Koumas would have headed out on loan this summer.However, neither signing looks to be coming on deadline day, meaning both youngsters may be needed more than first imagined.According to The Athletic, this will not be a problem for Iraola, who has reportedly been impressed by both players, and the pair are said to ‘appear certain to stay.’They are not the only young players mentioned, either, with two further hopefuls also in the picture to stick around.READ MORE: Liverpool now have two candidates to be their starting right winger this season heading into deadline dayPhoto by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesOne is Luke Chambers, who featured regularly during the early part of pre-season, mainly at centre-back. The 22-year-old is naturally a left-back, however, and it is reportedly possible that he will stay.The same is true of Jayden Danns, who will hope that Hugo Ekitike’s long-term injury could open the door to game time for him.The main issue for Danns will be staying fit, and after so long without playing, a loan move could be the best way to ease him back in.It is claimed that temporary moves will be considered for both Danns and Chambers, with a final decision set to arrive on Tuesday.
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