Mabaya makes mark
If versatility is the key to unlocking first-team opportunity, then Isaac Mabaya is giving himself every chance of making a senior breakthrough at Liverpool.
The 17-year-old has grown accustomed to doing a job for the Academy side, appearing in central midfield, assuming the defensive midfield role and, as in the last round against Genk, at right-back. Indeed, his form for the under-18s saw him named in the matchday squad for the FA Cup third round win over Shrewsbury Town in January.