LFC: 5 Under 21 Player's who could get the call up

Liverpool have made a superb start to the season, and opposite to last season, some promising upcoming youth players have found it hard to get the call up by Brendan. Last year it was all about the transition and Brendan gave youth a huge chance to shine, especially with us being in Europe. In this blog we will have a look at 5 of many Under 21 players who might be looked at by Brendan this season.

1.

Joao Carlos Teixeira (20, Midfielder)

Joao Carlos has had an up and down time in a Liverpool shirt so far. Injured for a big part at his arrival, he has only started to find his feet at the end of last season, and now has emerged as one of Liverpool's biggest young talents. Being loaned out to Brentford earlier this season and only spending a month there wasn't the best of ideas but Teixeira is definitely one to watch by Brendan.

2.

Ryan McLaughlin (19, Right Back)

Ryan McLaughlin is one of the most consistent of the Under 21 team at the moment. His pace going forward and determination in defending has brought in a lot of praise from Brendan and also a call up to the first team for the summer tour of America 2 summers ago. The only thing stopping McLaughlin from getting that call up is the competition, and some unbelievable competition at right back he has too. Johnson,Kelly, and even Toure in front of him who can play in that position, if a call up comes his way, he would definitely have deserved it. Better than Flanagan in my opinion, but will he get his chance?

3.

Jordan Rossiter (16, Center Midfielder)

A lot of people would ask what this lad is doing here and not in the under 18 list, but no, Jordan Rossiter is an Under 21 player and has already brought in a lot of admirers at only 16 years old. Being touted as potentially the future Steven Gerrard by legend Robbie Fowler, Rossiter has it all at such a young age. His determination is second to none and he already has an eye for a pass, a lot of the characteristic's shown by the young Gerrard a couple of years ago. He shouldn't be looked at at the moment by Brendan in my opinion, but if he keeps playing like he does, he might just do in the next couple of seasons. The future is bright for the midfielder.

4.

Jordon Ibe (18, Winger)

You could argue that Jordon Ibe is already a first team player, maybe not getting on the team sheet, but always on the bench or on the reserve squad. One thing we all know is that Jordon Ibe deserves another go in the first team. His pace,trickery and eye for goal has got Brendan itching to give the young lad a go. With the first team squad getting stronger in depth , it will get harder for Jordon Ibe, who then needs to show the manager he is fit to be a first team regular, which i think he could be.

5.

Samed Yesil (19, Striker)

Some of you have probably forgotten about the young German striker. Yesil has been on the sidelines since last season and only just come back. On the end of that injury, he had shown some good performances which earned him a place in Rodgers' squad for last season's clash against West Brom. This season he has struggled though, with the injury and now also with the competition. With Ngoo coming back, can Samed Yesil show some of the form he does for the German Under 21's and force Brendan into visiting the academy?

I have undoubtedly left out some key youngster's including the likes of Ngoo, Morgan, Smith etc... But these, in my opinion, will be the main stars that will be watched by Brendan and by the Academy manager, Alex Inglethorpe. With Liverpool making such a great start to the season, loaning some of these young stars may be best for Brendan, who is looking to get 1 or 2 more experienced. Loaning out Suso to Almeria this season has definitely helped so far, with him shining up the La Liga this season with his skills. Suso is currently ranked 3rd highest in assists in the La Liga with 5, 1 more than Messi. 1 or 2 current youth players may have a look at the Spaniard and think about being loaned out for experience.

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