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U18s beat Carlisle in pre-season friendly (Liverpool FC)

Played on a 35-minute each-way basis, Keyrol Figueroa and Lewis Koumas netted for the young Reds. Marc Bridge-Wilkinson's side started the game in lively ...

James McConnell did brilliantly to win the ball back from just outside the box and played a superb pass into the path of Koumas, who kept his composure to make it 2-1. Charlie Hayes-Green was inches away from doubling the lead when he glanced a header just wide and Figueroa then went close from close range. It was no surprise that Docherty was involved in the opening goal on 17 minutes when he intercepted a backpass, and as the opposing goalkeeper came out to narrow the angle he rolled the ball to Figueroa for a tap-in.

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Liverpool can unlock their own 'Kevin de Bruyne' as extra sessions ... (Liverpool.com)

Liverpool have not had the same number of goals from midfield as Manchester City have with Kevin de Bruyne. But that might change for Jürgen Klopp this ...

The data suggests he was fortunate to net so often, but at least he was making more of his opportunities. A serious injury prevented Elliott from amassing a noteworthy sample of shots for us to assess, but what limited evidence there is from 2021/22 suggests he did need to work on making the most of his opportunities. In other words, while his xG might suggest Elliott deserved to score in the league last season, once finishing was accounted for he did not. Kevin de Bruyne averaged 3.1, while other players who also featured further forward at times (such as Demarai Gray and Raphinha) were ahead of the Reds’ youngster, but that was about it. Yet while the staff at the club in those days was stocked with wall-to-wall Red legends, it was only a handful of people. While not included, throw-in coach Thomas Gronnemark has become well known for his work with the club too.

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