Liverpool signed Rafael Camacho from Manchester City.
Steven Gerrard is convinced Liverpool teenager Rafael Camacho can be a big success as he embarks on his career.
Liverpool signed Camacho from Manchester City in 2016 and are hoping the coup will pay off.
Camacho is currently playing for Liverpool’s under-19 side where he has been impressing.
The 17-year-old likes to play as a winger but Gerrard selected him at wing-back in a 3-5-2 formation as Liverpool beat Sevilla in the UEFA Youth League.
He said: “Rafa Camacho will tell you that it’s probably not his favourite position but he can become a top wing-back if he wants to.”
Those words of inspiration should come as a challenge to Camacho, to see if he can make good on the Liverpool legend’s comments.
Camacho hails from Portugal, scoring four goals in nine games for their under-17 side.
For Liverpool this season he has three goals in eight under-18 matches, and two assists in five games in the UEFA Youth League.
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