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LISTEN: ‘We have to give them time!’ - John Barnes warns against overhyping Ben Woodburn and other emerging Liverpool starlets

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Liverpool legend John Barnes has warned against overhyping the club’s latest emerging talent, insisting they need time to develop and break into the Reds first-team.

Barnes joined talkSPORT to reflect on 17-year-old Ben Woodburn becoming Liverpool’s youngest ever goalscorer - eclipsing Michael Owen - following his goal in the 2-0 EFL Cup win over Leeds United.

However, following the match Jurgen Klopp said he was fearful of the exaggerated reaction to the starlet’s first goal, saying:I’m really happy for him, but the only problem is I’m a bit afraid of you all and that’s the reason I’m so quiet on this.