The diabolical conclusion to the transfer window which
saw Brendan Rodgers thoroughly starved of financial support from the executive
side of the club in his pursuit of Clint Dempsey – who eventually found his way
to Tottenham Hotspur on deadline day – was a huge cause for concern for Reds
fans. It was clear that Rodgers would be forced to dip into the gold-mine that
is the Liverpool academy to fill his first team squad until he can bolster his
options in January.
Three youngsters have gone straight from the U21’s side
to the starting XI this season. English winger Raheem Sterling, defender Andre
Wisdom, and Spanish playmaker Suso have all been drafted into the first team to
fill the gaps left by the departing Dirk Kuyt, Maxi Rodriguez and Andy Carroll,
as well as the injuries to Fabio Borini, Martin Kelly and Jose Enrique.
