Liverpool could revisit Jurgen Klopp crisis plan and free up transfer millions
The highlight of Liverpool's season also underlined one of the chief reasons the Reds were able to cope with their injury crisis for as long as they did.
The sight of so many Academy graduates featuring in the League Cup final win over Chelsea in February showcased the influence of youngsters throughout Jurgen Klopp's final campaign.
Jarell Quansah and Conor Bradley were the main breakout starts, the former in particular justifying Liverpool's decision to not buy a new centre-back last summer. But is there sufficient quality in the youth ranks for the Reds to do the same again in the coming months?
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Here, the ECHO's Liverpool FC writers discuss whether or not incoming manager Arne Slot is in a position to continue Klopp's faith in youth.
Next generation can offer Slot at least one genuine option
Ian Doyle: There's no doubt that throughout Jurgen Klopp's reign as manager, he was been more than willing to give youngsters a chance. Within three months of taking charge he had given six players their debut, while the continued impact of Trent-Alexander Arnold and Curtis Jones underlines if a player is good enough, then they will stay in the first-team reckoning.
While Jarell Quansah and Conor Bradley have caught the eye this season, they aren't the only ones. And there is considerable scope for at least three Liverpool youngsters to be given greater opportunities next season under Slot.
All have first-team experience, the most prominent of which is Bobby Clark who, having missed much of the first part of this term through injury, is now a
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