Liverpool have quietly signed an “exceptional” talent who can replace Mohamed Salah this season
Liverpool have been given a new option in their attack as Ben Doak continues the progress shown for Scotland U21s against Spain on Monday evening
Liverpool winger Ben Doak in action for Scotland U21s against Spain U21s in Jaen, Spain on 11 September 2023.
It’s an exclamation that no doubt echoed the thoughts of those watching the Liverpool fans – and Jurgen Klopp.
“Imagine a fully fit Ben Doak!” enthused Scotland Under-21 manager Scot Gemmill after watching the Liverpool winger terrorize Spain in his first start for the team in Monday night’s UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifier
“It was an exceptional performance from Ben Doak. I would also like to add that there is still a lot to say from him. At the moment he is not fully fit due to his limited playing minutes, because he plays for such a good club.
“I thought it was a really great performance and I hope everyone saw it.”
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The fact that Gemmill does not consider the 17-year-old fully fit does not indicate possible injury problems for Klopp.
Instead, it’s a nod to the player’s minutes this season as he bridges the difficult gap between first-team fringes and playing time at the Academy.
Unsurprisingly, with Mohamed Salah the main rival for a place on the right of Jurgen Klopp’s impressive attack for Liverpool this season, Doak has found his appearances
