Young Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster has revealed that manager Jurgen Klopp actually blocked his loan move away from the club this summer.
The teenager was on the bench for the Champions League final last season and has been an unused substitute again this season, meaning he is still waiting for his first-team debut.
Given the lack of first-team opportunities, Brewster asked Klopp to let him leave on loan, but the 19-year-old told Four Four Two that the manager had no interest in losing him, even on a temporary basis.
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"Competition is good, it only makes you stronger. You don’t want to be the one who’s sitting on the bench or not playing. So of course, it makes you motivated – and it only improves you playing with these guys. With those who aren’t as good, maybe the standard might drop a bit, but playing with great players like I am helps."
When asked whether he felt he deserved the chance to play at the top level, Brewster responded: "
Source : 90min