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Match report: Liverpool U23s 1-1 West Ham United
Glenn Price Liverpool U23s drew 1-1 with West Ham United in Premier League 2 on Saturday afternoon.
A Kai Corbett shot deflected in off Reds defender Morgan Boyes to give the Hammers the lead at the Academy after 14 minutes of play.
But Conor Bradley got Barry Lewtas side back on level terms with a brilliant finish towards the end of the first half as the sides ended up sharing the points.
However, the game was overshadowed by an injury sustained to Layton Stewart that required him to be stretchered off midway through the second period.
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Some Reds fans think Cain is better than Lionel Messi
Liverpool U-23 coach Steve McManaman raved about the teenager s form
Liverpool has a player in its squad who could become the club’s next biggest draw.
The signing of Diogo Jota last summer proves that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp really has an eye for talents.
The Portuguese striker flourished under the tutelage of the German coach, but apparently, the Reds are still looking for a follow-up signing in the next transfer window.
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Match report: U23s beaten by Derby at the Academy
Andy Kelly Liverpool U23s suffered a 4-1 home defeat against Derby County on a disappointing afternoon at the Kirkby Academy on Sunday.
The visitors struck three times during the first half of the Premier League 2 contest to leave the Reds with much work to do.
Derby then increased their advantage after the break, meaning Remi Savage’s late header represented only a consolation for the home team.
Barry Lewtas’ charges had fashioned the game’s first chance when Jake Cain’s corner was headed narrowly wide by captain Ben Woodburn.