Liverpool fans hopeful of seeing more from Kieran Morrison this season are set to be disappointed, according to journalist Paul Gorst.
Morrison has had a stellar season with the Reds’ U21s side, earning himself a first-team debut and a further appearance in the FA Cup.
However, speaking to The Redmen TV, Gorst claims he would be surprised if the 19-year-old featured much more for Liverpool before the summer.
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Morrison’s chance likely to come next season
With Mohamed Salah set to leave, a window of opportunity could arrive for Morrison, who, like the Egyptian, is a left-footed right winger.
But according to Gorst, while fans may get a closer look at the youngster during the summer, he is unlikely to get many further chances this term.
“I don’t see him playing too much between now and the end of the season if I’m honest,” he said. “I don’t think Arne Slot is in a position to be blooding too many young guns.”
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“Ngumoha is probably a step or two above him in his trajectory. But he’s had a brilliant season at U21s level, just been called up to Northern Ireland of course as well. He’s an exciting young player.
“One for next season I’d guess, let’s see what he can do from the summer onwards. I just don’t see it happening too much before the end of the season. He’ll be one to keep an eye on for the summer, maybe he’ll just get the odd few minutes here and there, but I don’t see him playing too much of a role at this point.”
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Alexander Isak’s return will see Slot’s attacking options boosted, making it understandable if Morrison’s involvement starts to become more limited.
However, once Salah goes this summer, there is an argument that the Northern Irish youngster should earn himself a promotion.
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Obviously, nobody is expecting that he should come in and command a starting spot, but unless Liverpool sign someone, Morrison will be the only left-footer in the Reds attack.
That offers him a way into the team, and if he can stand out across pre-season, then perhaps Slot will give him more opportunities in 2026/27.
The expectation currently is that Liverpool will buy at least one winger this summer, and Morrison will surely be below whoever comes in in the pecking order.
This could make a loan move possible next season, but Morrison has proven himself far too good for U21s level this season, and with Liverpool’s attacking options set to evolve, the teenager should really be a part of that.
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