Arne Slot ready to promote incredible winger to Liverpool first team

Arne Slot could be adding a new winger to his team according to the latest reports with the Dutchman looking to promote an exciting winger.

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So far, Slot hasn't promoted a lot of youngsters into the club's first team. In fact, Liverpool's young stars have been limited in the opportunities that they have been given so far.

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Slot has only really utilised them in the domestic cup and in that one meaningless Champions League game against PSV, where the Reds had already secured qualification to the next round.

But there is an openness and willingness from Slot's side to work with younger players, just like there was under Jurgen Klopp.

We've seen plenty of young players make their mark recently as well. From Rio Ngumoha writing history to Jayden Danns scoring against Accrington and James McConnell catching the eye against PSV.

And soon there might be another exciting young talent ready to spread his wings in the first team.

Why Liverpool are ready to promote Ben Doak into the first team

One player who hasn't had the opportunity to spend too much time working under Slot is Ben Doak. The talented Scottish teenager has been playing out on loan at Middlesbrough in the Championship instead.

And he's been playing very well. No U20 player has more goal contributions in the competition than Doak (10).

His performances even attracted the interest of Premier League clubs in the January window. However, Doak stayed put and he will be eager to help his side in their efforts to secure promotion to England's top flight.

Still only 19 years old, according to The Athletic, Liverpool have been 'delighted' by his progress and believe he can be a part of Slot's first team plans next season.

Liverpool are short of options on the right-wing so this is an interesting report. On the one hand having Doak as an option behind Mo Salah, who will hopefully be extending his stay at the club, good be beneficial.

On the other hand, it could also be detrimental for his development.

The young Scottish international needs minutes on the pitch and even if Liverpool believe he could be a part of Slot's first team plans, the likelihood of him playing week in week out is slim.

Especially, when someone like Federico Chiesa is struggling to get into the Liverpool squad when everyone is fully fit.

So maybe, despite what Liverpool are planning, the best choice might just be to cash in on Doak and try to make as much money from him as possible.

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No one will dispute Doak is an exciting winger. He's brilliant in one vs one situation. But the reality is not everyone can make it. Sometimes cashing in is the best option.

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