WHAT HAS HE GOT?This player has benefited from a spell at Coventry City last season and is one of a handful of players who Jürgen Klopp has loaned out to the Football League.
His asset is his excellent pace that can take him away from his marker and attract cover that then opens up space for his colleagues.
He is mainly a speed merchant but he has a few other irons in his bag as well. Although a right-footed player on the left side, he used his left foot to cross the ball well on two occasions recently when forced on the outside.
When faced with an onrushing full back he played a lovely first time ball 'round the corner' to his striker and also played a sensible 'give and go' after a strong run which cut his marker dead.
That convinced me that he has the ability to look up even when running at speed. Indeed, when I first saw him, I thought he was just a straight line runner but he has improved.
WHAT DOES HE NEED?In the early moments of a recent game it was clear he had the upper hand over a young right back but strangely his team-mates did not exploit this obvious advantage.
At this stage he should have roamed and commanded the ball but he does not seem that kind of player. Perhaps the manager should have insisted that he receive a stream of passes.
I cannot judge his physical bravery or heading strength but his desire to get into the box when the play was on the opposite flank was questionable. Maybe that's why he does not get into enough goal-scoring positions. He works hard for the team defensively, helping keep its shape but I was simply willing that his team-mates gave him the ball more often. I shall watch his progress with interest but there is certainly promise here.
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