Three Liverpool academy stars spotted in pre-Crystal Palace training
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Three Liverpool academy players were seen training with the first-team ahead of Liverpool’s clash with Crystal Palace this Saturday. Image Credits: Imago ImagesRob Page’s Liverpool U21s are gearing up for arguably their biggest test of the season — a Premier League 2 play-off clash against Crystal Palace at the Kirkby Academy on Sunday, April 26.The young Reds finished the regular season in seventh place, setting up a one-legged knockout tie that could define their entire campaign.However, the biggest talking point out of the AXA on Thursday was not what happened in the U21s setup – it was the sight of three Academy names stepping up to train alongside the first team.Midfielder Kieran Morrison, forward Will Wright, and centre-back Mor Talla Ndiaye were all spotted in senior training ahead of the Premier League game vs Palace according to reliable academy reporter Lewis Bower.For Ndiaye, the elevation to senior training feels particularly significant.The 18-year-old Senegalese defender arrived at Anfield from Amitie FC in January for a fee of around £1 million, becoming Liverpool’s first signing of the winter window.Morrison’s inclusion is equally exciting.
The 19-year-old winger earned a first senior Northern Ireland call-up in March for the World Cup play-off against Italy, though he did not get off the bench during the international break.After missing the last couple of weeks with a niggling injury, he is clearly back to full fitness and catching the eye at first-team level.Completing the trio was striker Will Wright, the 18-year-old who joined Liverpool from Salford City in the summer of 2025. Described by those around the Academy as “a proper striker,” Wright has been one of the most consistent performers in PL2 this season.
His call-up to senior training, alongside Morrison and Ndiaye, is another reminder that Slot is watching.With Hugo Ekitike now facing nine months on the sidelines after rupturing his Achilles against PSG, the first team is light on bodies up front – and Wright’s exposure to senior training suggests he may be in the matchday squad to face Palace.Kieran Morrison back in training after missing the last couple of weeks with a niggling injury just in time for #PL2 play-off on Sunday.Mor Talla Ndiaye part of first-team training alongside the Liverpool U21 captain.— Lewis Bower (@LewisBower2021) April 23, 2026 Kieran Morrison Mor Talla Ndiaye Will Wright