Liverpool midfield prospect starred in under-23 win.
Liverpool’s Marko Grujic scores in pre-season
Marko Grujic was one of the stars of pre-season last year for Liverpool and there were high hopes for him.
These hopes still remain but they have been put on ice the majority of the campaign with Grujic battling injuries and kept on the fringes of the first team.
He has been in the first team squad lately, making substitute appearances in Premier League games, and last night got a chance to start for the under-23s against Everton.
Liverpool’s Marko Grujic comes on as a substitute
Grujic inspired the Reds to a 2-1 win, with a driving run and perfectly weighted pass setting up Trent Alexander Arnold to score a superb winner after Sheyi Ojo had given them the lead.
If Grujic is to make the step up to the first team, then he needed big moments like last night for the under-23s.
His midfield dominance against a top quality Everton side offers hope that he can step up to the first team.
Marko Grujic celebrates after scoring for Liverpool in pre-season
The 21-year-old could still play a role this season at a vital stage, just when legs in the Liverpool midfield are getting tired.
Last night he was full of energy and drive, and there is plenty more to come from him. Don’t rule out him making a late impact for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
Here is a look at how fans reacted to his performance…
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