The Athletic have reported that unless Roberto Firmino turns down a new contract, Liverpool will not sign a new forward in the summer, as they do not intend to block the pathway to the first-team for Ben Doak.
The 17-year-old, who recently made his return to Reds training from injury seems to have a big fan of his in Jurgen Klopp, who commented on him possessing a ‘natural force’ and described him as ‘really promising.’
It seems Klopp and Liverpool are not just saying things to say things as if Roberto Firmino commits his future at Liverpool, it looks like Ben Doak will become a regular first-team player next season.
Roberto Firmino could be key to Ben Doak becoming a Liverpool first-team player in 2023
Pep Ljinders is also a huge admirer of the Scot, complimenting how ‘technical’ and ‘really quick’ he is, whilst being impressed by him in training.
Well, a report by the Athletic claims that Liverpool may give Ben Doak a chance to showcase his class in the senior setup next season, only if Roberto Firmino signs a new contract, as this decision will determine whether they sign a new attacker or not.
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There is ‘excitement’ within the staff about the talented right-winger and the last thing they aim to do is block his rise to the first-team.
Much-needed Salah backup
One of the huge positives about the potential development could be that the teenager could act as an understudy to Mohamed Salah, who has had to carry the weight of being the club’s primary right-winger for years on end.
If Roberto Firmino chooses to stay at Liverpool, the club can utilise Ben Doak as and when the Egyptian is injured or misfiring to exhibit the hype surrounding his name.
Judging by Jurgen Klopp and Pep Ljinders’ assessments, the youngster may just be the real deal and well capable of being a backup to Mohamed Salah.
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