Former Liverpool forward Luis Garcia has tipped Stefan Bajcetic to become a key player for years to come following the Spaniard's impressive showing during Tuesday's FA Cup win at Wolves.
Making his third start of the season for Jurgen Klopp's side, the teenager excelled in a midfield three featuring Naby Keita and Thiago as the Reds put in a much-improved performance.
Harvey Elliott stole the show with a fabulous goal from range, which ultimately proved to be the decider, but Bajcetic's assured performance did not go under the radar after being voted Man of the Match by Liverpool supporters after the full-time whistle.
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Garcia was among those left impressed by the 18-year-old, who he believes has a bright future in the game on the evidence of last night. Taking to Twitter, the 2005 Champions League winner tweeted: "You will say that I'm saying this because he's a Spanish player but...Bajcetic is showing credentials to be the present/future midfielder of LFC & Spain!!"
Bajcetic took his opportunity on Tuesday evening after a shake-up in the midfield department, which saw Fabinho and Jordan Henderson drop out the starting eleven, and he will now hope to have given Klopp a selection headache ahead of Saturday's showdown with Chelsea.
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