Kaoimin Kelleher is probably the best second-team goalkeeper in world football, which is both a blessing and a curse for Liverpool fans, as he deserves to be in the first team.
Arne Slot made his first appearance for Liverpool in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Preston, with 25 players given game time.
While several players, including Jaden Dance and the Irish goalkeeper, were not included in the list, James Pearce was one of the lucky few who was included.
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After the match, The Athletic reporter confirmed to X that our Scouse forward had been ruled out of the game due to injury. ‘Minor injuries’ And we all hope that our Academy graduates will return soon.
But given that our number 62 has been training since the start of pre-season, no explanation has been given for his absence, meaning his days at Anfield are numbered.
With major changes at the club and the departure of John Achterberg and Jack Robinson from the goalkeeping department, it would seem sensible to clean up the squad this summer.
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If the new manager wants to see if he can replace Adrian and Carabao Cup hero Vitezlsav Jarosman, there is little reason to offload the player who scored the Reds’ penalty at Wembley.
While it may be interpreted as a suggestive meaning, the 25-year-old’s absence could also be a sign that his time as a Red is coming to an end.
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