Jurgen Klopp insists that the door is open for teenage favourite Curtis Jones despite Liverpool's recent transfer activity.
The 19-year-old, who became the club's youngest ever first team captain for one game last season, starred with a two-goal performance in the midweek Carabao Cup victory at Lincoln.
That display provided a timely reminder of why Jones is well on his way to cult status among Liverpool supporters and tipped to follow Trent Alexander-Arnold in becoming the next local product to become a first team regular.
And, in spite of the high profile arrivals of Thiago and Diogo Jota over the past 10 days, Klopp insists Jones remains central to his squad plans - even if there is still a need for improvement.