Klopp is shaping the future for Liverpool, and it’s a positive development as his departure would highlight the value he places on youngsters at the club. Injuries to first-team players can sometimes turn out to be a blessing in disguise, as evident in Liverpool’s recent Carabao Cup success.
Klopp’s young talents, particularly Jayden Danns, took center stage, with the son of former footballer Neil Danns scoring a brace in just 27 minutes of play. Klopp secured another hard-fought victory, showcasing a blend of youth and experience.
Jayden Danns stunned as his brace propels Liverpool to FA Cup quarterfinals
Liverpool’s Carabao Cup victory would not have been as sweet as it turned out without the youngsters Klopp gave a chance to get some minutes in the game. The German manager said he was happy he gave those boys some minutes. Gary Neville even compared Liverpool’s academy players to the expensive Chelsea squad, drawing a contrasting image of both teams.
With several Liverpool stars still injured for the FA Cup clash with Southampton yesterday, Klopp again named a starting XI of experienced players and youth stars. At least five current academy players started the game, with Jayden Danns coming on in the second half to get 27 minutes of action, where he had the most memorable moments of his career so far.
In those 27 minutes, Jayden had four shots, with two of them hitting the back of the net in the 73rd and 88th minutes, respectively. It was a surreal moment for the 18-year-old, who had scored a brace and lifted a trophy in his last two appearances for the club.
This reflects the impactful legacy Jurgen Klopp is creating at the club, leaving a promising future for Liverpool even as he departs at the end of the season. Despite current injury challenges, the outlook is optimistic for the Reds.
What is Jayden Danns’ contract with Liverpool?
Despite the recent excitement surrounding Jayden Danns, it’s noteworthy that just ten days ago, he was featuring for the club’s U-18s, where he has predominantly played this season despite occasional appearances in the first team in recent weeks. According to reports, the England U-18 international is not under a professional contract with the club and currently earns approximately £220 per week.
However, this is set to change, as the Reds are about to tie him down for the long term and give him a huge boost in terms of his wages. The youngster is being represented by Triple S Sports, and his brace against Southampton in the FA Cup would have surely put the club on high alert on how they must act fast to secure one of their future stars.
“I’ve supported the club since birth. To come on and score at the Kop End is amazing; it doesn’t feel true. It feels like I’m in a film,” Danns said on his brace after the game.
Despite the hype, Jayden Danns feels nothing but gratitude for the opportunities he has gotten in the past few weeks to help the club amidst their injury woes.
