Sunday’s line-up against Carlo Ancelotti’s side saw the likes of Curtis Jones, Neco Williams, Harvey Elliott, Nat Phillips and Pedro Chirivella all handed starting berths, while 19-year-old Yasser Larouci was an impressive early debutant as he replaced the injured James Milner.
The afternoon was topped off by U23s captain Jones netting a stunning winning goal to earn Klopp’s charges a place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Academy hopefuls get another opportunity to showcase their talents when they face Spanish side Athletic Club in the Premier League International Cup at the Kirkby Academy on Wednesday night.