Earlier today, Liverpool ran riot against Wolves in an Under-18 clash on Merseyside, scoring five goals in a 5-1 thumping of their Premier League rivals.
One prodigy stole the show against the Old Gold, as Oakley Cannonier scored two goals, while also providing an assist for the fourth strike.
If the 17-year-old continues playing as he is, we have a feeling Jürgen Klopp will find it impossible to ignore him for much longer.
What’s the story?
Well, the teenager now has 40 goals for the season, following his double against Wolves.
Yes, 40.
It goes without saying that Cannonier is having a quite ridiculous season in front of goal, reaching landmarks which few have hit before in the Academy setup at Liverpool.
The young Reds have now scored 74 goals in 22 Under-18 Premier League outings this season.
Now, they sit seven points behind league leaders Manchester City, with four games remaining of the campaign.
Oakley Cannonier could soon make Liverpool debut
As aforesaid, if Cannonier keeps this form up, Klopp won’t be able to ignore him.
In fact, the German has already acknowledged the wonderkid’s efforts by inviting him to train with the first-team at Liverpool’s AXA Training Centre.
According to The Athletic, Cannonier – who famously threw the ball to Trent Alexander-Arnold for his quick corner against Barcelona – impressed Klopp in those sessions.
As we’ve seen in Klopp’s use of Harvey Elliott, Tyler Morton and others, he isn’t afraid to play youngsters if he thinks they’re good enough.
In that respect, don’t be surprised to see Cannonier handed a first-team debut next season, if not before the end of the current campaign.
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