Liverpool No2 Pep Lijnders admits they want certain young players to step up this season.
Lijnders has explained why Liverpool did not go and pursue any new players at either right midfield or at right-back.
The Dutch coach was explaining how talented young players make the final steps into the first-team after making their way through the Academy into first-team training before being included in Jurgen Klopp's squad.
"Step by step," he said in response to being asked how the process happens.
"Focusing on the small things and creating space in the squad.
“Nobody thought Trent Alexander-Arnold would have been in this position 3 or 4 years ago, as the most talented player in English football as a right defender.
“But we trust the young players in good periods and bad periods, we know exactly what we can expect from every single one of them. In the difficult times we show faith and give chances again and that's what happens when you commit to our team and our staff.
“We won't give up on players easily but the most important thing is to create space in the squad.
"Instead of buying a second right defender, it's Neco Williams. Instead of buying a new right midfielder, it's Curtis Jones.
“If you are in the squad you'll get game time and develop."
