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Liverpool pair Klopp and Lijnders hail Woodburn performance: He has Anfield future

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was delighted with Ben Woodburn's performance for their preseason victory over Osasuna.

The 21-year-old entered the action as a first-half substitute for Curtis Jones and was lively throughout, operating in both midfield and attacking positions.

“Ben missed only a small part of the pre-season but around this little break he shows up in a top, top way," Klopp told Liverpoolfc.com.

“He played in the pre-season I think four, five, six, seven positions. Played right-back, did really well; played midfield, did really well; played the wing, did really well; played No.9, did really well. So that's good."

Reds No2 Pep Lijnders also said: “The energy he brings to the team is exactly what we stand for. Football smart, a good mover and he unbalances the opposition constantly with the ball but also with his movement off it.

“I'm so happy for him. Like many of the team it didn't come easy for him, but he has an Anfield future."

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