Liverpool turn to academy stars for Southampton fixture | OneFootball

Liverpool Academy Stars Handed Southampton Chance

Young Talent Poised for Opportunity

Liverpool will turn to their academy once again as they prepare for a League Cup meeting with Southampton at Anfield on Tuesday. Trey Nyoni, Jayden Danns and two more emerging players are expected to be involved, with the club eager to use the fixture to showcase its next generation.

The Premier League schedule pauses for the Reds as Arne Slot rotates his squad, allowing senior stars to rest. “The ones that played three times 90 [minutes] are Virgil, Ibou, Mo, Ryan and Dom, the ones that are used to this intensity and this level. And again they showed up really good. I can tell you now you won’t be seeing them on Tuesday,” Slot said after the derby, making his plans clear.

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Rotation Brings Fresh Faces

Joe Gomez, Wataru Endo and Federico Chiesa are expected to provide experience, while Curtis Jones will also feature. The match offers a platform for those on the fringes and a pathway for Liverpool’s academy talent.

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Nyoni and Danns were left out of the under-21s clash with Manchester United at the weekend, a decision that suggests their involvement at senior level. Both have prior experience in cup competitions, combining for four appearances. Nyoni’s last first-team game came in the FA Cup defeat to Plymouth in January, while Danns started away to PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.

More Academy Players In Line

Tommy Pilling and Kieran Morrison were also absent from the under-21s’ game and are likely to be involved in some capacity. Rhys Williams trained with the senior side on Sunday, as did Kaide Gordon, further hinting at their inclusion in the matchday plans.

New Signings And Prospects

Giorgi Mamardashvili and Giovanni Leoni are set for debuts, giving supporters a first look at the club’s summer business.

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Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak may get minutes as they continue to adapt to their new surroundings. Teenager Rio Ngumoha is another name expected to catch the eye, having impressed at youth level.

This game is more than a third-round tie, it is an insight into the depth of Liverpool’s squad and the progress of their academy system. It is also a chance for supporters to witness potential future stars against a competitive Southampton side.