Liverpool’s U-18 defender Adam Lewis has penned a contract extension with the club. The 18-year-old, who has been a key figure in Liverpool’s youth teams has committed his long-term future with the Merseyside giants – the club released an official statement this week.
Lewis’ performances in the English youth division has raised quite a lot of eyebrows this season. In fact, the youngster has also captained Steven Gerrard’s side in the absence of the injured Liam Coyle. But will it prove to be a good decision for Liverpool in the long run?
Adam Lewis is highly revered as one of the most promising academy youngsters for Liverpool at the moment. Normally a left back by trade, the 18-year-old has been super impressive in the youth leagues this season, especially on the offensive front.
His remarkable productivity in the final third has mainly been the reason behind his impressive performances so far. The defender has appeared in ten games in the U18 Premier League, where he provided five assists as well as scoring one goal. Furthermore, he has also helped his side secure qualification into the knockout rounds in the UEFA Youth League scoring one goal and providing an assist in five matches.
Adam Lewis has been a part of the Liverpool youth setup since 2006, meaning he shares a strong with the club as well as its fans. Considering the fact that the Reds are suffering due to the lack of any defensive firepower this season, Lewis’ contract extension could be a logical decision by the board.
Alberto Moreno’s form in the Premier League has been questioned a lot in these past few years while James Milner is definitely not a reliable option in the left back position. Even though Andrew Robertson has proved to be a rather decent signing this summer, the Scot is still yet to prove his mettle so far this season.
Therefore, Adam Lewis has a great opportunity to make a breakthrough into the starting lineup in the coming years. He has the talent and the promise to potentially become a huge prospect for the Merseyside giants in the future.
Although it might be too soon for him to make any kind of huge impact on the first team, head coach Jurgen Klopp will be delighted to have such a talented players like him at his disposal.
