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

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BIRKENHEAD, ENGLAND – JULY 11: Paul Glatzel of Liverpool during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Tranmere Rovers and Liverpool at Prenton Park on July 11, 2019 in Birkenhead, England. (Photo by James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images) /

5. Paul Glatzel

Age: 18

Position: Forward

The German U18 international who has also represented England at youth level suffered a torrid injury during Liverpool’s pre-season in the summer. Glatzel was just beginning to make a mark against Tranmere Rovers after being given the opportunity by Jurgen Klopp when an unfortunate challenge ruled him out for the rest of 2019.

It was a major blow for the German striker who was undoubtedly one of Liverpool’s best academy players during the previous season and an integral part of the Reds’ young team which lifted the FA Youth Cup.

Glatzel scored a total of 23 goals and gave out 5 assists during the 2018/19 in various teams and levels for Liverpool’s academy.

He is a strong physical striker well suited to the Premier League with great hold-up play and the ability to bring his team-mates into the attack. Glatzel also has tremendous pace and uses his strength to dribble past players with ease by shrugging them aside. His energy enables him to chase back for loose balls and he is well suited to Jurgen Klopp’s geggenpressing style.

He is expected to return from his cruciate ligament injury in February and 2020 will be a major year for Glatzel. He will be hoping to get himself fit for Liverpool’s pre-season tour and for another chance to impress his fellow German Jurgen Klopp.

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He has all the tools to go far in the game and after a prolific campaign he would certainly deserve the opportunity.

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