Liverpool teenager could be set for a prominent role.
There is one winner from Liverpool’s decision not to match Bournemouth’s bid for Lloyd Kelly.
The Mirror reported how Bournemouth beat the Reds to a £13 million deal for the young left-back.
Kelly would have been competing with Andy Robertson, a daunting task.
Liverpool academy talent Adam Lewis is better positioned to challenge, and has earned the right to do so.
Kelly has been impressive for Liverpool’s under-23 side all season long, and has trained with the first team.
This is likely to have been a factor in the Reds not pursuing reported interest in Kelly.
Lewis has done enough to earn a prominent pre-season role this summer.
Signing Kelly would have been a kick in the teeth to the strides he has made recently.
The role of back-up left-back has been occupied by Alberto Moreno, whose stint at Anfield appears to be coming to a close, The Mail report.
Liverpool promoting one of their own youngsters in his place would be a positive message to send.
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