Who is Kieran Morrison? Ex-Man Utd star given huge Liverpool chance by Arne Slot
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Liverpool have named their matchday squad for a Carabao Cup tie with Crystal Palace at Anfield on Wednesday night (7.45pm) - and it has a youthful look.Liverpool have given 18-year-old youngster Kieran Morrison his debut tonight in their Carabao Cup clash against Crystal Palace with a number of senior stars missing from the matchday squad. Just a few days on from being called up to the Premier League squad for the first time, the young winger was handed an opportunity to impress from the off.Morrison has been impressive for Liverpool U21s this season, flourishing after being returned to his natural right-sided position under Rob Page.
He played a crucial role in the U19s' 5-4 UEFA Youth League win against Frankfurt midweek, contributing to all five goals.READ MORE: Federico Chiesa lifts lid on what happened in Liverpool dressing room after BrentfordREAD MORE: Liverpool line-ups vs Crystal Palace as Milos Kerkez and Alexis Mac Allister decisions madeOfficially, the Northern Ireland youngster recorded two assists, but his influence extended well beyond the stats, contributing to chance creation and forcing mistakes from Frankfurt's defenders.Although he's primarily a right forward, Morrison featured in a forward partnership with American striker Keyrol Figueroa, and his freedom across the front line caused significant problems for the opposition.He now boasts one goal and three assists in eight appearances for Liverpool this term and, with his confidence on the rise, he's been rewarded with a chance in the senior team. He was part of the first-team squad alongside fellow youngsters Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha, before being named on the bench at the Gtech Community Stadium.Having transferred to Liverpool from Manchester United during his teenage years, Morrison has long been seen as one of the club's most promising young talents.He has previously made the bench twice under Slot, during the Carabao Cup triumph over Southampton - but this is his first start for Liverpool.It is anticipated that the 18-year-old will sign a new contract when his current one runs out next summer.His stand-out performances earned him a call-up to the Northern Ireland U21 squad, during the last international break.
It marked the first time Morrison old has been called up to an international squad since last year's Under-19 Euros, held in Northern Ireland.For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc. Get all the major headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.Follow us on Twitter @LivEchoLFC - the official Liverpool ECHO LFC Twitter account - for all the latest LFC news as it happens in real time.We're also on Facebook/LiverpoolEchoLFC - your must-see LFC news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day from the Liverpool ECHO.Listen to our podcasts by searching for 'Blood Red' wherever you get your podcasts.Sign up for one of the Liverpool Echo's free daily and weekly newsletters on Liverpool FC by clicking here.