The start of the new season always brings much optimism, and when Liverpool U23s discovered they’d face Everton at home in their Premier League 2 opener, it’s fair to say there was even greater excitement in the air.
After the curtailment of the 2019-20 Academy campaign due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the young Reds haven’t played competitively since March 24.
Now, with Barry Lewtas making the seamless transition from the U18s to become the new U23s manager, a new era begins at Kirkby.
And it starts with the small matter of a mini-derby.
Lewtas’ charges welcome Everton to the Academy in their first fixture of the 2020-21 season today – a game you can watch live on LFCTV and LFCTV GO from 12.