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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Theo Squires

What James Milner said to Liverpool youngster before unexpected debut

Jurgen Klopp has fielded 37 players so far this season as Liverpool’s pursuit for an unprecedented quadruple goes on. From that total, captain Jordan Henderson has made the most appearances, featuring 40 times during the current campaign.

At the other end of the spectrum, five players have featured just once this year for the Reds as the German continues to make full use of his squad as well as hand the next generation breakthrough minutes.

From that quintet, Melkamu Frauendorf was handed his debut most recently, at home to Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup back in January when coming on as a substitute, while James Norris came on alongside the German for his first appearance under Klopp’s watchful eye in the same game. Meanwhile, Billy Koumetio made his first start for Liverpool the month before against Leicester City in the League Cup in their thrilling win one penalties after fighting out a 3-3 draw.

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