Liverpool must look lower down league pyramid to solve loan issues after Klopp admission - view

OPINION

It is well-known that Liverpool have a stringent set of requirements for clubs looking to loan their young players, with financial penalties imposed if they are not met.

Such a system is understandable, but it does sometimes seem to limit opportunities for young players to a significant degree.

One of those players in question at the moment is Ben Woodburn, who has returned to Anfield after an unsuccessful spell at Sheffield United in the Championship.

The 19-year-old Wales international made just eight appearances for the Blades before the decision was made to cut his deal short, and ...