Lucas Leiva: These four youngsters have a very bright future at Liverpool

LUCAS LEIVA has heaped praise on several young players impressing at Liverpool.

 

Lucas Leiva named four youngsters who have impressed him this season

 

Jurgen Klopp has been hit by a string of injuries in recent weeks that has seen some of the younger squad members among their ranks earn a call up to the first team.

In Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Exeter last week in the third round of the FA Cup, only three of the starting XI had played four or more games for the club.

Connor Randall, Cameron Branagan, Joao Teixeira and Brad Smith all featured in the trip to the League Two side, with the latter scoring their second goal.

 

Brad Smith scored the equaliser against Exeter

 

And Brazilian Lucas has tipped his young team-mates for bright futures on Merseyside.

“Joao Teixeira, he had a very good game against Bournemouth and Exeter; Cameron Brannagan, I think he’s a very good footballer, he’s not afraid to tackle and technically he’s very good; both full-backs, Brad Smith and Connor Randall, they have been very good," Lucas said.

 

“All of them have been training here and getting their chances and the future is very bright for them.”

Liverpool drew 3-3 tonight with Arsenal as Joe Allen scored a late equaliser to ensure Klopp's side shared the points with the Gunners.