Liverpool defender has been featuring for the under-23s.
The rise and rise of Trent Alexander-Arnold has meant Nathaniel Clyne has become Liverpool and England’s forgotten man.
Once a regular for club and country, injury has also played it’s part in Clyne falling off the map.
He has recently been playing for Liverpool’s under-23s, in order to get up to full fitness and sharpness so he will be ready if he is required.
Clyne is so far generating positive reviews for his recent efforts.
Under-23 coach Neil Critchley had positive words for Clyne, speaking to Liverpool’s official website after a 3-0 win over Swansea City.
Critchley said: “Nathaniel played a couple of games last season for us and he was brilliant for us. His attitude is first-class and he is a great example to our young boys of what a professional is.
“He always goes about his business in a real quiet, efficient way and those players are worth their weight in gold to any manager.”
There will be a point this season when Clyne is needed by Jurgen Klopp, and that could be over the next month with the Reds facing a critical run of games.
The Reds will be loathe to change a winning side if they can help it, but young Alexander-Arnold will need a rest at some stage and Clyne is obviously making a good impression behind the scenes.
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