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Liverpool youngster Kieran Morrison will make his Reds debut this evening against Crystal Palace.<\/p>\nLiverpool have named their matchday squad for a Carabao Cup tie with Crystal Palace at Anfield on Wednesday night (7.45pm) – and it has a youthful look.<\/p>\n
Sian Jones and Matty Hewitt<\/p>\n
19:15, 29 Oct 2025<\/p>\n
Liverpool youngster Kieran Morrison will make his Reds debut this evening against Crystal Palace.<\/p>\n
Liverpool have given 18-year-old youngster Kieran Morrison his debut tonight in their Carabao Cup clash against Crystal Palace with a number of senior stars missing from the matchday squad. The attacking midfielder was also part of the Liverpool squad that travelled to Brentford, <\/a>for their recent defeat in the Premier League<\/a>, but was an unused substitute for that game.<\/p>\n Hugo Ekitike, Alexander Isak, Mohamed Salah<\/a> and Cody Gakpo were just some of the big-name stars to miss the clash with the Eagles, as Arne Slot rested several first-team players. Just a few days on from being called up to the Premier League squad for the first time, the young winger was handed an opportunity to impress from the off.<\/p>\n Morrison has been impressive for Liverpool U21s this season, flourishing after being returned to his natural right-sided position under Rob Page. He played a crucial role in the U19s’ 5-4 UEFA Youth League win against Frankfurt midweek, contributing to all five goals.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Federico Chiesa lifts lid on what happened in Liverpool dressing room after Brentford<\/a>READ MORE: Liverpool line-ups vs Crystal Palace as Milos Kerkez and Alexis Mac Allister decisions made<\/a><\/p>\n Officially, the Northern Ireland youngster recorded two assists, but his influence extended well beyond the stats, contributing to chance creation and forcing mistakes from Frankfurt’s defenders.<\/p>\n Although he’s primarily a right forward, Morrison featured in a forward partnership with American striker Keyrol Figueroa, and his freedom across the front line caused significant problems for the opposition.<\/p>\n He now boasts one goal and three assists in eight appearances for Liverpool this term and, with his confidence on the rise, he’s been rewarded with a chance in the senior team. He was part of the first-team squad alongside fellow youngsters Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha, before being named on the bench at the Gtech Community Stadium.<\/p>\n Having transferred to Liverpool from Manchester United during his teenage years, Morrison has long been seen as one of the club’s most promising young talents.<\/p>\n He has previously made the bench twice under Slot, during the Carabao Cup triumph over Southampton – but this is his first start for Liverpool.<\/p>\n It is anticipated that the 18-year-old will sign a new contract when his current one runs out next summer.<\/p>\n His stand-out performances earned him a call-up to the Northern Ireland U21 squad, during the last international break. It marked the first time Morrison old has been called up to an international squad since last year’s Under-19 Euros, held in Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n For the latest news and breaking news, visit liverpoolecho.co.uk\/all-about\/liverpool-fc<\/a>. 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Kieran Morrison trained with Liverpool’s first-team ahead of their game vs Crystal Palace.<\/p>\n