Liverpool youngster Bobby Clark was last night lauded for his performance in the EFL Trophy, with the Reds winning their first-ever game in the competition.
The U-21s took on League Two side Morecambe at the Mazuma Stadium as Clark stole the show for the visitors, with the teenager pulling the strings and scoring Liverpool’s third.
The 3-0 was a historic one for the Reds given it was their first win in the EFL Trophy, and it was also a night to remember for Clark, who might have just put his name on the map.
Media laud Clark after ‘excellent’ Liverpool performance
The Liverpool Echo’s Ian Doyle leads the praise for Clark with the Anfield journalist handing the 18-year-old a 9/10 rating, with the teenager’s ‘excellent’ performance catching the journalist’s eyes.
Praised as ‘a real talent’, many Liverpool insiders are confident about Clark hitting his exciting potential, with the youngster featuring for Jurgen Klopp this pre-season.
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And performances like tonight against Morecambe will be key in Clark featuring for the senior squad, with UEFA Europa League football a realistic avenue for the versatile midfielder.
Clark is easily one of Liverpool’s most exciting talents, and Klopp should begin considering the youngster as an option in Europe for this season.
The Reds are expected to make light work of their Europa League group stage, and giving the likes of Clark minutes in the competition could be massive for the midfielder’s development.
Moreover, the teenager could flourish on the senior stage, with Clark last night turning EFL side Morecambe inside out with relative ease.
