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Liverpool’s defensive situation has been under constant scrutiny this season.
Injuries at senior level have highlighted how quickly depth can become important across every age group at the club.
Even inside the academy setup, availability matters, especially in high-intensity fixtures where rhythm and sharpness are tested.
That context made the return of one young defender particularly timely.
The player had already established himself as someone trusted above his age group.
He stepped into under-18 football while still an under-16 player and did not look out of place.
Across his appearances, he showed confidence in possession and an attacking edge from deep areas.
One moment that stood out last season was a solo goal in an away draw that underlined his willingness to drive forward.
Coaches value that balance between defensive discipline and attacking support.
Naturally left-footed, he operates primarily as a left-back but has also filled midfield roles when required.
That adaptability has strengthened his standing inside the academy environment.
A recent injury slowed his momentum, which made his return in a derby fixture significant. Derby matches are demanding.
They expose fitness, timing, and composure. Returning in that setting is never routine.
Cameron Williams, Liverpool’s highly rated young left-back and a first-year scholar in the U18 squad, is set to feaure in the derby fixture versus Everton-U18s.
He has been with the club since the age of six and continues to progress through the pathway, already recording more than a dozen under-18 appearances with goals and assists to his name.
Internationally, he represents Scotland and has been trusted regularly at youth level.
Williams’ reputation is not limited to club football.
In 2025, he trained with the Scotland national team setup while still only 16, underlining how highly he is regarded at youth level.
The experience exposed him to senior standards early and reinforced his status as one of Scotland’s standout young defenders.
From Liverpool’s perspective, Williams’ return is a reminder of the depth being developed behind the first team.
In a season where defensive availability has been a talking point, seeing a young player step back into action in a demanding fixture is another positive sign for the club’s long-term planning.
Cameron Williams returns from injury to feature in the mini-derby today.
A player to keep an eye on for me, although, Liverpool have targeted a left-back in recent weeks, but I personally think Williams is brilliant. So do Scotland; he has trained with the senior side as an U16
— Lewis Bower (@LewisBower2021) February 7, 2026
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