Last term represented a breakthrough campaign in the career of Trent Alexander-Arnold, an Academy graduate from the West Derby area of the city whose impressive displays at Premier League and Champions League level earned him a spot in England’s World Cup squad.
Another Liverpool-born youngster has caught the eye during the ongoing pre-season, too, with 17-year-old Curtis Jones having performed well during all seven of the Reds’ friendlies to date.
And Klopp has explained that he prizes the opportunity to be able to call on players who hail from the local area.
“I love it, I love it!