Michael Owen details what Liverpool staff are saying about Ben Doak

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Michael Owen has detailed that Liverpool staff are already big fans of Ben Doak, who tonight is making his first professional start for the Reds.

Speaking on TNT Sports’ coverage of Liverpool’s UEFA Europa League opener against LASK, Owen revealed that Doak has already caught the eye of some figures at Anfield.

Doak has already featured for Liverpool this season off the bench in the Premier League, yet tonight will be the forward’s biggest test since joining the Premier League giants.

Replacing Mohamed Salah on the right, big expectations have been placed on Doak’s shoulders already, and Owen has now said Liverpool insiders are excited by the Scottish winger.

Owen said when asked about what he’s heard about Doak and his reputation at Liverpool: “He’s excited a lot of the staff at Liverpool.

“He’s an aggressive, hard-working type of player, plays quite a mature game. Doak coming on for Salah earlier on in the season just shows what Jurgen Klopp thinks of him.”

Owen will hope Doak hits his potential at Liverpool

Owen knows better than anyone what it’s like to be hyped at a young age at a club like Liverpool, and the former England international will want Doak to hit his potential at Anfield.

The 17-year-old winger is one of the most exciting prospects in all of Europe, and Liverpool handing the forward the start tonight is a huge sign of their confidence in the teenager.

Moreover, Owen himself will want Doak to thrive at hit his potential, with the Scottish wonderkid having all the quality needed to become a superstar at Anfield.