Jurgen Klopp has heaped praise on Ben Doak after making his senior debut for Liverpool.
The former Celtic starlet has been nothing short of sensational in the Reds' youth set-up since making the switch from the Scottish champions. He got a taste of top team minutes under Ange Postecoglou in two appearances against Dundee United and Rangers before making the switch south of the border.
He's found the back of the net and hugely impressed in the UEFA Youth League this season - including against Rangers - and was rewarded by coming on as a second-half substitute in the Carabao Cup clash with Derby County at Anfield as Liverpool advanced to the next stage after a penalty shoot-out success.
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Doak's form at youth level has had tongues wagging and he made an instant impact with his driving runs at the Derby backline as he took to the field in the right wing role - favoured by superstar Mo Salah - for the final 14 minutes. The youngster has a bright career to come with many supporters believing his is a future first-team regular.
Speaking after the game, Klopp said: “That’s Ben. His instructions were easy: do what you do all the time. He’s really a lively boy, a smart player, good dribbler, fast, can use both legs.
“He’s good! It was nice to watch, eh? It was really nice to watch, him coming in and immediately a lot of things are obviously natural to him, which is really helpful. I’m pretty sure his family was here tonight. I can remember when I saw the family at the AXA when we signed the boy, how excited everybody was.
“And now having that night, it’s the next step. It’s cool, he showed up, obviously.”
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