Jurgen Klopp explains why he left ‘amazing’ prodigy warming the bench in Liverpool’s derby defeat

Jurgen Klopp has explained why he didn’t turn to one Liverpool youngster during the 2-0 defeat to Everton on Wednesday night.

With Diogo Jota injured and Cody Gakpo unavailable as his partner had gone into labour, Jayden Danns was among the substitutes at Goodison Park, but he remained on the bench for the entire match despite the Reds misfiring in the final third.

Speaking to reporters after the game, the manager explained why he didn’t call upon the 18-year-old when his team were in need of a cutting edge up front.