‘Klopp will give youth chance’

Liverpool U23 captain, Harry Wilson, says Jurgen Klopp’s commitment to giving young players opportunities was a major factor in his decision to sign a new deal.

The 19-year-old – who became Wales’ youngest ever international player when he debuted for the Dragons in 2013 aged 16 years and 207 days – penned a new Liverpool contract at the end of last month.

He spent the first half of last season on loan at Crewe before returning to Liverpool where his progress was stunted by a broken toe, sidelining the winger for five months.

“I was absolutely delighted to sign a new contract,” Wilson told Sky Sports. “Five months out is a long time but I feel great now after getting five or six games in me recently and getting a new contract gives me the chance to show everyone what I can do again.

“Being here for such a long time I understand the tradition of the club. They teach you how to be a good player and a good person, and with the coaches around me I definitely felt staying here was the right option for …

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