Jayden Danns, the 18-year-old Liverpool teenager, had a remarkable week as he scored his first senior goals for the club in a 3-0 victory over Southampton in the FA Cup. Following his debut in the Premier League against Luton, Danns has made three appearances, scored two goals, and even earned a trophy by featuring in Liverpool’s Carabao Cup final triumph against Chelsea at Wembley.

In an interview with ITV after the match, Danns expressed his joy and disbelief, stating, “It is a dream come true. I’ve supported the club since birth. To come on and score at the Kop End is amazing, it doesn’t feel true. It feels like I’m in a film. The second goal was just pure joy; I lost all composure. I don’t know what my dad is going to be doing now because he was in tears when I made my debut.” Danns’ father is former Crystal Palace and Bolton midfielder Neil Danns.

These opportunities for Danns and other young talents have arisen due to Liverpool’s ιnjury-stricken squad, prompting manager Jurgen Klopp to turn to the talented players emerging from the club’s academy. Klopp fielded six players aged 21 or younger against Southampton, including Lewis Koumas, who scored the opening goal on his debut.

Reflecting on the successful period for his team, Klopp expressed his satisfaction, saying, “It was a special week for all of us. I do the job for a little while and you don’t have weeks like that too often. This was a tough game in a horribly difficult situation for us. After 15 minutes, the high press got a lot better, and we tried to sort the midfield press at halftime… Danns, you could see that second goal coming; he has that nose. We saw it in the final. He had that luck, and he was there to score that goal. It was a wonderful game to watch.”

Harvey Elliott, who has already accumulated over 100 appearances for Liverpool at the age of 20, praised Danns and the other emerging talents, acknowledging their impact on the team’s recent success. Liverpool’s victory over Southampton sets up a highly anticipated FA Cup quarter-final clаsh against rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford.

The young talents at Liverpool continue to impress and contribute to the team’s achievements, creating an exciting atmosphere for the club and its supporters.