Jurgen Klopp has hailed the potential of Ki-Jana Hoever as the 16-year-old comes into his thoughts for Liverpool’s FA Cup third round clash with Wolves.
The Reds are prepared to shuffle their pack for a trip to Molineux on Monday.
With Nathaniel Clyne having departed for a loan spell at Bournemouth, the door has been opened for academy stars to gain first-team experience.
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Dutch defender Hoever, who can operate at right-back or centre-half, is among those in contention to make Klopp’s matchday squad, with the youngster held in the highest regard at Anfield.