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Liverpool: Five young players that will excel for the Reds in 2020

By Bence Bocsak

Liverpool's Curtis Jones KRC Genk v Liverpool - UEFA Youth League - Group E - Luminus Arena 23-10-2019 . (Photo by Mike Egerton/EMPICS/PA Images via Getty Images)
Liverpool's Curtis Jones KRC Genk v Liverpool - UEFA Youth League - Group E - Luminus Arena 23-10-2019 . (Photo by Mike Egerton/EMPICS/PA Images via Getty Images) /
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MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 25: Ki-Jana Hoever of Liverpool during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Milton Keynes Dons and Liverpool at Stadium mk on September 25, 2019 in Milton Keynes, England. (Photo by James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images)
MILTON KEYNES, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 25: Ki-Jana Hoever of Liverpool during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Milton Keynes Dons and Liverpool at Stadium mk on September 25, 2019 in Milton Keynes, England. (Photo by James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images) /

3. Ki-Jana Hoever

Age: 17

Position: Defender

The Dutch defender made his debut for Liverpool last season at just 16 years of age. Hoever impressed during that cameo FA Cup performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers and now finds himself as one of the brightest prospects at the club.

Hailing from Ajax’s legendary academy, Hoever was quite a coup for Liverpool when they announced they managed to bring the Dutch defender to Anfield. He is an extremely versatile player who can play both as a full-back and a central defender.

Hoever’s most impressive trait other than his athleticism is his ability on the ball. The 17-year-old is extremely composed when in possession and makes impressive darting runs forward from the back. He has the confidence and the ability to bring the ball out of defence and the cheek to take on attackers and beat them with his skill.

A U17 European Champion, Hoever already bagged his first senior goal for the Reds this season with a well-timed header against MK Dons in the league cup. He missed the game against Arsenal due to being away with the Netherlands at the U17 World Cup but he is expected to return and feature against Aston Villa in December.

In 2020 Hoever will be hoping to make his Premier League debut and perhaps a loan move beckons for the youngster in order to get some vital senior experience which will hopefully help him break into Jurgen Klopp’s side.

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