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Liverpool’s Left-Back Dilemma Opens Door for Owen Beck

As Liverpool prepares for life after a title-winning campaign under Arne Slot, the winds of change swirl once again. The departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid has already left one flank in transition. Now, with Andy Robertson potentially heading to Atletico Madrid and Kostas Tsimikas also linked with a move, Slot faces the prospect of rebuilding both full-back positions — a key element of the club’s tactical identity over the last decade.

While new arrival Milos Kerkez offers immediate competition on the left, the demands of a Premier League season require depth and reliability beyond a single option. This is where Owen Beck enters the conversation — not merely as a backup, but potentially as a legitimate candidate for regular minutes.

Beck Ready to Embrace First-Team Opportunity

Owen Beck’s reputation within the club has been steadily rising. After promising loan spells at Dundee and Blackburn Rovers, the 22-year-old has returned to Liverpool with a point to prove and the experience to back it up.

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Beck didn’t just make up the numbers at Ewood Park. Under the guidance of John Eustace, he showcased both maturity and technical development. “Owen was exceptional, that is why he’s here,” Eustace told the Lancashire Telegraph. “He’s a very young, talented player. He’s got other good young players around but also experience around him too. They want to help him and they’re always talking to him. He will have a huge future in the game, I am sure.”

These comments weren’t just lip service. Beck’s consistency in both attacking and defensive phases was notable, and his delivery from wide areas hints at a stylistic resemblance to Robertson — a trait that could make him an ideal fit in Slot’s fluid, high-pressing system.

Slot’s Tactical System Could Suit Beck

While Jurgen Klopp was well known for putting faith in his young players, Slot’s approach has leaned towards established lineups with minimal rotation. However, as the Dutchman navigates the added burden of Champions League fixtures and domestic expectations, a versatile, energetic full-back like Beck could become invaluable.

The Scotsman has long been a vital cog in Liverpool’s attacking machinery, contributing to goal after goal through overlapping runs and whipped crosses. If Robertson does depart this summer, Beck will be Liverpool’s most stylistically similar replacement in-house. Given the club’s efforts to avoid unnecessary spending and promote from within, pre-season could be Beck’s best chance to earn Slot’s trust.

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Timing Is Now or Never for Beck at Anfield

There comes a tipping point in every young player’s career — the moment when promise must turn into presence. Beck is at that threshold. At 22, another loan move or season on the fringes would likely prompt a permanent exit, especially when his performances suggest he is on the cusp of breaking through.

With Liverpool entering a new era under Slot, the door is ajar for someone like Beck to walk through it. The club needs continuity, tactical adaptability, and depth. Beck offers all three. The question is no longer whether he is good enough to play for Liverpool, but whether he will be given the chance to prove it.