Liverpool's January signing gets unexpected taste of senior team as wait for debut goes on
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesMor Talla NdiayeGiven the number of injuries at first-team level, Liverpool have had to turn to youngsters in an effort to bolster the squad, and one youth-team defender joined up with the team this weekendMor Talla Ndiaye was part of the Liverpool team on Saturday as a non-playing memberLiverpool defender Mor Talla Ndiaye was part of the wider Liverpool group for Saturday’s Premier League game against Crystal Palace.The 18-year-old joined the Reds in January from Senegalese side Amitie, having impressed at the Under-17 World Cup last year. Ndiaye was sidelined with injury after his arrival, but recovered in time to play in the final three matches of the season for Liverpool’s Under-21s.Saturday’s senior game was the first time Ndiaye was part of the first-team squad on a matchday, although he was not named on the bench for the Premier League encounter.
The center-back was selected primarily in a precautionary role in case of an overnight issue.READ MORE: Virgil van Dijk issues Mohamed Salah send-off message as Liverpool waits for injury updateREAD MORE: Florian Wirtz outlines what Liverpool must do to address $169M issueGoalkeeper Kornel Misciur was also named as a non-playing member of the squad.Ndiaye was in action the following day, ironically against Palace, at Under-21 level. He played the full 120 minutes as Rob Page’s side lost on penalties in its Premier League 2 play-off, meaning the season is now over at that age group.The defender had trained with the Reds first team earlier this week and has also impressed Page since his mid-season arrival.Mor Talla Ndiaye impressed in Sunday's loss on penalties against Crystal Palace“He made some brilliant tackles later on in the game, and he knew he was on thin ice because of the booking early on,” the former Wales manager told The Redmen TV after Sunday’s defeat at the AXA Training Centre.“But again, part of his development, he's had to learn to play while he's on a booking.
He reads the game well, and he's aggressive.READ MORE: Former Liverpool man says Reds already have perfect Mohamed Salah replacementREAD MORE: Jamie Carragher's X account hacked as bizarre post confuses Liverpool fans“He wins some big headers today. Australian youngster Ifeanyi Ndukwe will also team up with the Reds this summer.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCMor Talla Ndiaye