Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp heaped praise on wonderkid Jayden James and compare his rapid rise to teenage sensation in Darts, Luke Littler.
In the FA Cup fifth round on Wednesday, Danns, 18, came on as a second-half subtitute. The forward scored two goals as Liverpool easily defeated Southampton 3-0. Danns’ brace helped set up a tantalizing quarterfinal matchup with Manchester United, who defeated Nottingham Forest 1-0.
Littler, 17, became an overnight sensation at the PDC World Championship over the holiday season.
According to Klopp, the son of former Crystal Palace, Bolton Wanderers, and Bury star Neil Danns, who made his first-team debut just a week ago, might benefit from a conversation with Littler. The youngster also appeared in last Sunday’s Carabao Cup final win against Chelsea.
“It is a little bit like the new darts sensation, it is fine for tonight.” Klopp explained as echoed by The Mirror. “Tomorrow, leave the boys in the corner.
“Everyone who is with us, we should have our moments, they will have more moments than we expect. Exceptional talents, of course it is not natural that a boy aged 18 is as calm as you like.
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“The second goal, calm as you like, he saw when Conor (Bradley) shot that the goalie cannot take it. Don’t forget it when the transfer window opens, don’t (ask for) 12 signings!”
Liverpool are set to travel to the City Ground for a league clash against Nottingham Forest. With the numerous injuries still in sight, it remains to be seen if Klopp will make use of the academy products on Saturday.
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