Liverpool youngster Adam Lewis is hoping to capitalise on the departure of Alberto Morelos.
The Spaniard will be announced as a Villarreal player on Wednesday after he left Anfield at the end of his contract last month.
There is now a vacant spot behind starting left-back Andy Robertson which Lewis hopes to fill.
"In my position, with Alberto going, there's obviously a chance and he (the manager) gives the youngsters a go in pre-season," said Lewis.
"Of course, pre-season is an opportunity where you can show what you have got.
"The manager has seen me play, I've been here last season a few times, but the most important thing for me is to stay down here (at Melwood) and get on the bench in the upcoming season.
"Training with them (the first-team squad) just gives you a taste, it makes you want it more.
"Being a part of a big club is massive and it gives you a big confidence boost, and getting the call up to Melwood is always a good thing for a young lad - being a Scouser it makes it even more important."
