DBasia.news – Liverpool youth Rhys Williams continues to be monitored by Jurgen Klopp after he was played by the manager in the Champions League.
It is known that the Premier League giants will not be reinforced by Virgil van Dijk for quite a while. This certainty after the Dutch defender suffered an injury in the Merseyside derby last weekend.
Jurgen Klopp was also troubled by the absence of his flagship center-back. From various reports, Liverpool are expected to buy new players in January, especially at the back.
However, Van Dijk’s absence seems to be overcome by the coach by taking advantage of the young Reds players. Most recently, the former Borussia Dortmund concoctor entered the name Rhys Williams in the 1-0 win over Ajax Amsterdam in the Champions League.
Interestingly, Jurgen Klopp in that match also gave him the opportunity to play from the bench in the final minutes. After he appeared in the match, the coach immediately gave praise for him.
Speaking to the media crew, Jurgen said Rhys Williams looked happy with the opportunity to play in the continental blue competition. According to him, he is an okay young center-back and the coach admits that he is happy to have a player like him.
Although last season he played for a non-league team, Jurgen Klopp believes it will help develop Rhys Williams’ football career.
Please note, the player has played in the Liverpool first team in 3 matches. 2 of which he played in the Carabao Cup.
With Jurgen Klopp’s decision to play him in the Champions League in such a short time, his chances of getting even more playing minutes will be wide open in the next match. While Liverpool will face Sheffield United on Sunday (25/10).