While Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones, and other genuine academy players who knocked on Liverpool’s door before they were 10 years old are playing regularly, 21-year-old defender Jarell Quansah is rapidly improving this season.He has risen to the position of third choice center back, and is highly trusted by the leadership.
He has made 23 appearances in the Premier League, Europa League, and domestic cup competitions, and has stepped up to the level where he can be counted on. Next season, when Joel Matip is likely to leave the club, he is expected to make further progress.
The young center back was given the starting spot in the big game against Manchester City following the injury of Ibrahima Konate. Despite the nerves that could have prevented him from playing his usual game, he showed excellent opposition defense against Erling Harland.
When referring to the player after the game, 32-year-old Dutch defender Virgil van Dijk, who was his partner in the final line, said that he could not have imagined this in the preseason.
In addition, he advised his partner, who still has room to grow, to keep working hard.
“It’s a nice story,”
“For himself, I think when he came in in pre-season, coming back from loan, I don’t think he would have thought that we would play for the title and he’s starting.”
“He’s been important. Every challenge that was thrown his way, he dealt with outstandingly. The sky is the limit, so he just has to stay humble and keep working hard and keep improving because there will be a lot of bumps along the road.”
Sky Sports