Pep Lijnders says 17-year-old Liverpool youngster is rather special

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Pep Lijnders has tipped Ben Doak to become a special player, with the Liverpool winger expected to start tomorrow night in the League Cup.

Speaking to the press, the Reds assistant manager lauded the Scottish youth international, who last week made his first professional start for Liverpool in the UEFA Europa League.

Doak is regarded by many as one of the most exciting talents in all of Britain, and Liverpool seemingly have big plans for the former Celtic wonderkid this season.

Indeed, Liverpool’s clash against Leicester City tomorrow will likely see Doak return to the starting XI, and Lijnders has big hopes that the winger will succeed at Anfield.

The Dutch coach said about Doak’s potential and current stance in the senior squad: “The good thing with Ben is he comes into a squad with so much senior authority.

“He won’t make a side step, the boys already tell him, like Robertson ‘decision!’ He is an interesting player, He needs to mature and listen to Robbo, Mo Salah, all these guys”

Liverpool have to unlock Doak’s world-class potential

Doak’s potential is as exciting as they come from a teenager attacker, and Liverpool need to ensure they can unlock the Scottish youngster’s quality in the years to come.

Trust in the forward to start senior games is a good sign that the winger is on the right track, and Doak can make a big leap this week if he performs against Leicester.

Moreover, praise from Liverpool staff will work wonders for Doak and his confidence, with the attacker hopeful that he can realise his exciting potential.