Liverpool have always had a strong academy, producing the likes of Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher and Trent Alexander-Arnold to name a few.
The Liverpool U23s are currently fifth in the Premier League 2 and are having a strong season with Matthew Virtue-Thick leading the scoring with six.
There are currently nine academy graduates in the first team and there is always room for more additions in the squad.
Alexander-Arnold has proven that it is possible to get into the starting XI on a regular basis while being fresh from the youth set-up.
With the squad a bit thin at the moment there could be a chance for a youngster to step up to the plate and help with the push for the Premier League title.
Is the current breed of academy players ready for the step up to the first team? Here are five that I think could:
