Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the "whole football world can be ready excited" about Harvey Elliott.
The 18-year-old has returned to Anfield after an excellent loan spell with Championship club Blackburn Rovers.
Usually deployed on the wing, Elliott has been learning to play in the midfield for the Reds in preseason.
Speaking after the 1-1 draw with Athletic Bilbao on Sunday, Klopp was asked about his plans to use Elliott in the position over the upcoming season.
He told the club's website: "He can play the position and how you saw then a little bit later when he went up front, Mo went in the centre and Harvey played then the right wing.
"He smashed the ball on the crossbar in that moment. He can play different positions, there's absolutely no doubt about it.
"But in the pre-season we wanted to see him just in a deeper role because for a young player you have to learn a lot of things when you are a bit more outside and you get the ball from time to time. We wanted to have him more involved.
"And I think he made a big step in this pre-season. If Harvey stays fit then the football world can be really excited about that. I liked his performance today, I liked his performance and attitude during the pre-season. So, good for us, good for him."
