It has been the strangest of seasons for Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool.
From failing to seriously challenge for a trophy, to tumbling towards mid-table mediocrity, to the late charge that has suddenly revitalised hopes of Champions League qualification. But for all the talk of Klopp needing to spend big to revamp his squad this summer, one young star has broken through from within.
Teenage Spanish midfielder Stefan Bajcetic broke into the first team in November, duly scoring his first Premier League goal the following month. In February, a symbol of Klopp's faith came when he entrusted him to become the youngest Liverpool player (18 years and 122 days) to start in a Champions League knockout match against Real Madrid.
