Musialowski revels in Youth Cup again
Mateusz Musialowski would be forgiven for casting envious glances towards some of his Academy team-mates in recent times.
Having been lauded throughout an impressive Liverpool debut campaign with the under-18s last season, the 18-year-old has found life somewhat more demanding after stepping up to the 23s, still adjusting to the increased tempo and physicality that comes from competing against older, more developed opponents.
The FA Youth Cup, though, is again giving Musialowski a chance to show his progress.
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After netting a hat-trick in the last round against Fleetwood Town - along with four goals in six games en route to the final last season - he scored twice here and revelled in the number 10 role, a central position that gives him more freedom in which to play.
Certainly, Burnley struggled to get to grips with him, with Musialowski's touch and pace regularly helping him float in between the lines.
Those qualities combined for his first goal on 11 minutes, controlling an underhit clearance from Burnley goalkeeper Sam Waller on the halfway line and then racing forward into the area before finishing confidently.
And shortly after Waller had denied him during the second half, Musialowski's quick feet allowed him to glide away from two defenders and fire an effort that went in via a deflection.
Scanlon and Mabaya impress
If there's one position that has grown in prominence for Liverpool at every level in recent years, it's that of full-back.
Callum Scanlon has largely operated under the radar since being signed from Birmingham City just over 12 months ago.
Now 16, he has been a regular with the under-18s since November and was quietly impressive here at left-back.
Comfortable on the ball, quick and strong for his size, Scanlon rarely wasted a pass and looked to play on the foot front.
Defensively there will be greater tests, but he produced one fine sliding challenge towards half-time and demonstrated good positional awareness to cover as Burnley goalscorer Sean Etaluku raced into the area second half.
The development of Isaac Mabaya, himself only 17, was rewarded by Jurgen Klopp with a place on the bench for the first team in their FA Cup third round win over Shrewsbury Town earlier this month.
And in the other full-back berth, the powerful Preston-born player - who has also featured in midfield - was a constant threat to Burnley, particularly during a fine second-half performance.
Clark a chip off old block
Whether it's finding the target, setting up goals or getting involved in a fracas against his former club, Bobby Clark has rarely been far away from the action since arriving from Newcastle United in the summer.
The 16-year-old, who made his U23s debut last week, is from good stock, the son of ex-Magpies midfielder Lee Clark.
And his effervescent, elegant and enthusiastic approach has more than a dash of the fire that fuelled his father's lengthy and lively career.
Those qualities allowed him to help set Liverpool on their way here with a forceful run down the left and into the area that ended with Melkamu Frauendorf opening the scoring.
Clark continued to show moments of promise although, at such a tender age, there is clearly plenty of scope for improvement. Chelsea in the next round will be a good test of his development.
Frauendorf, meanwhile, continues to enjoy his January, building on his first-team debut in the FA Cup against Shrewsbury by providing an assist for Oakley Cannonier to score his 19th goal of the season in the second half.
