In the post-match interview after Liverpool’s 6-0 win over Tranmere Rovers yesterday (via the London Economic), Jurgen Klopp was full of praise for Rhian Brewster and said, “I love the boy, he is fantastic player, but one of the goals I would have scored.
“We knew Rhian was a good player before. Why should I play it down? I just don’t want to talk after a game about the guy who scored two goals.
“I saw a really good game and Rhian is a fantastic player.
“One hundred per cent [it is a big season] but it depends on him as well. Divock Origi stays which is good news, Bobby Firmino is still there.
“Rhian Brewster is a top striker, he is a top talent and I have told him already that he has an important role this year but how important depends on him.
“We will see. He has to play different positions as well – the centre, wing is possible I think, we will see how we line up, but there will be opportunities for him. I am sure.”
Brewster’s Impressive Start To Preseason Football
Brewster scored a brace of goals and created one assist against Tranmere Rovers yesterday. The Liverpool wonderkid was also an integral member of the England U-17 team that won the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in India back in 2017.
The Reds youngster has remarkable potential and could become a household name in English football if he can be prolific in front of goal next season. However, there is a slight concern over whether he would be able to stay fit after coming back from a serious injury which has kept him out for the whole of last season.
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Brewster boasts blistering pace which allows him to make some well-timed runs behind the opposition defence. The English teenager is a lethal finisher inside the opposition penalty box and can also set-up his teammates in the final third.
Time For Brewster To Take The Premier League By Storm?
Klopp is planning to use him as a first-team starter, especially after Daniel Sturridge’s departure from the Merseyside club earlier this summer. Thus, it could be a ‘make it or break it’ year for the young Englishman as the Reds look to end their long wait for a league title next season.
Brewster has all the skillset required to become a success story at Anfield as long as he continues to learn and improve on the field. So maybe, it’s now time for him to step up and take on the challenge of playing regular Premier League football.
