Jurgen Klopp hailed the performance of Stefan Bajcetic in a new midfield role after the teenager shone in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Everton on Monday.
Bacjetic, who has now started the last four games for the Reds, was named in the centre of the park alongside Jordan Henderson and Fabinho in the 242nd Merseyside derby, but was instructed to operate further forward than the usual defensive midfield position he has occupied since breaking into the first team.
The 18-year-old was outstanding as a result as goals from Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo gave Liverpool their first Premier League win in 2023 to go within nine points of fourth-placed Newcastle, who Klopp's side have a game in hand on ahead of Saturday's fixture between the sides at St James' Park.
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