Liverpool academy striker backed for ‘outstanding career’ after blistering recent form

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Credit: Carl Recine/Liverpool FC/Getty Images Liverpool youngster Will Wright backed for promising careerSpeaking to The Redmen TV, Mellor had high praise for Wright, who he says will have an ‘outstanding’ career.He stated: “I’ve been really impressed with what I’ve seen. And he does have that almost lower league mentality, it feels like.

It feels like every time he steps onto a pitch, he feels like he’s got to put a performance.“That’s not to say the other lads don’t have that, but it just looks to be something quite raw and almost unique about Will.“Yeah, I think he’ll have an outstanding career. He grinds the opposition defenders down.“For his goal, I thought it was a great first touch and a great finish.

I’m really pleased for him because of all the work and effort he puts in. He deserves his rewards.”And amid injuries to Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak in recent weeks, he has managed to earn call-ups to the senior side.Wright was on the bench for Premier League clashes with Crystal Palace and Manchester United, though he did not feature.Still, he has been impressing at U21 level in the 2025/26 campaign, scoring six and assisting five in 18 matches.Isak could now return against Chelsea, though, so there is a chance that Wright is not in the squad for Saturday afternoon’s kick-off.But even if he does not make his Premier League debut until next season, it is clear he has a lot of potential.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox