The 19-year-old returned from injury to play a key role for the U19s as they clinched a stoppage time 2-1 win over Red Star Belgrade in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday.
Adekanye missed last Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to Derby County in Premier League 2, and Critchley is delighted to have the winger available for selection once again.
The young Reds are back in action when they face Blackburn Rovers on Monday at 7pm GMT - a match you can watch live on LFCTV GO.
Read on for Critchley’s thoughts on the influence of Adekanye, why he handed Matty Virtue the captain’s armband and more.