Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has made overtures to Jarrod Bowen for the second time by labelling the West Ham forward "unbelievable".
Bowen, 25, is enjoying a sensational season with 12 goals and 11 assists for the Irons, whom he joined in a £25million transfer from Hull City in January 2020.
It is no surprise the Englishman is turning heads and Klopp pointed out his eye-catching talent ahead of a Premier League clash at the London Stadium back in November.
"I like Bowen a lot," the German said. "He made his way up from Hull and took not too long to show exactly what kind of player he can be in the Premier League. He made big steps."
Bowen more than lived up to Klopp's praise by registering two assists to help West Ham inflict Liverpool's first defeat of the season, having been linked with a move to Anfield last summer.
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And the Reds boss found himself praising Bowen again as he addressed reporters ahead of Saturday's home fixture against West Ham.
"Bowen, what a player he became," Klopp said. "He was at Hull as well but I don't think anybody expected this kind of jump. Unbelievable player."
Bowen's tally of eight goals and eight assists in the Premier League means only Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has more goal involvements to his name (29) in the top-flight this season.
The Egyptian phenomenon has arguably been the greatest player in Europe in recent months and his extraordinary performances have helped thrust Liverpool back into the title conversation.
The Reds are six points behind leaders and defending champions Manchester City with a game in hand - due to be played against Arsenal on Wednesday 16 March - while the Sky Blues face a testing derby encounter against Manchester United on Sunday.
While Klopp admits he is relishing Liverpool's position near the top of the table, he insists he does not "have the capacity" for questions about the title race.
"Im enjoying this situation we're in but I don't enjoy the questions about it because it's constant and it's like we've won the games already," he said.
"If we lose tomorrow you'll all sit here and tell me the race is over. I don't have the capacity for all these scenarios."
In typical self-deprecating fashion, Klopp added: "I cannot think about what we can win. I'm barely smart enough for enough focus for one game.
"We are not in the worst moment but we have so many challenges ahead. I am not in a chasing mood, I just hope we're ready for West Ham."
