Former Liverpool academy player Oludare Olufunwa believes a great deal is done to support young players

Olufunwa spent last season at the Anfield club's youth setup, before going to St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership.

The Premier League offered new guidance over the summer that all academies must have an after-care program for players.

Speaking about his release from the Reds, Olufunwa said, per Liverpool Echo: “The aftercare at Liverpool is incredible to be honest with you. At the end of last season, I injured my ankle, and my return date went into the end of the season.

“Liverpool provided a full rehab program for me with the physio and sports science team coming in over the holidays to support me, as well as providing transport and continuing my living arrangements.

“All the staff at the club would regularly check on me, it's a big family club so not much changed in terms of that from the moment I got there. I honestly felt like Liverpool went above and beyond what they needed to for me."