Stefan Bajcetic returned from harm and Jayden Danns scored a stunner as Liverpool U21s beat Man United U21s 3-0 at Previous Trafford.
Man United U21s 0-3 Liverpool U21s
Premier League 2Old Trafford, April 12 2024
Objectives: Kone-Doherty 23′, Gordon 65′, Danns 77′
U21s supervisor Barry Lewtas opted to begin with out Bajcetic because the Spaniard works his approach again to health.
However, the Reds had a powerful aspect out that includes three senior goalscorers in Danns, Lewis Koumas and Kaide Gordon.
Liverpool’s assault began rapidly and Gordon noticed his shot hit the within of the publish earlier than bouncing agonisingly throughout purpose, simply seven minutes in.
Barely 10 minutes later Danns, whose physicality was on full show at Previous Trafford, equipped Trent Kone-Doherty on the again publish, however the 17-year-old took too many touches earlier than capturing.
He didn’t have to attend lengthy for one more probability, although, as Danns’ sensible footwork led to him capturing, just for the ball to be parried to Kone-Doherty who couldn’t miss his tap-in.
The Irishman initially began the match enjoying near Danns, however moved out proper as the sport progressed which means Gordon was extra influential in a central attacking midfield place.
HT: Man United U21s 0-1 Liverpool U21s
With Liverpool’s enthusiastic away following cheering the guests on, Lewtas’ aspect remained largely in management.
With 20 minutes left to play, Bajcetic got here on to a spherical of applause from the away finish, for his first minutes on the pitch since September.
The 19-year-old changed Kone-Doherty whereas Isaac Mabaya additionally made his return from harm, taking up from Terence Miles at full-back.
It was Gordon who bought the second, with a superb strike from exterior the field after Bajcetic had received the ball again for the Reds.
Subsequent up it was Danns‘ time to shine, as he confirmed unbelievable consciousness to manage then backheel the ball past the Man United ‘keeper whereas beneath stress from two defenders – image Sadio Mane‘s 2019 purpose towards Watford.
It was a end that proved his first-team credentials and he was applauded when he departed quickly after – he was changed by Harvey Blair and Koumas went off for Melkamu Frauendorf.
The one detrimental of the night time got here when Mabaya was compelled off with one other harm minutes after approaching.
You possibly can see his frustration as he kicked the promoting hoardings and held his head in despair at selecting up one more drawback.
A very disappointing night time for the right-back who has suffered an injury-hit marketing campaign after impressing in pre-season.
On the entire, although, it was a superb outing for the U21s as they received at Previous Trafford, one thing the primary group has failed twice at in current weeks.
Liverpool U21s: Mrozek; Nallo, Williams, Pinnington, Miles (Mabaya 59′); Davidson, Pilling; Kone-Doherty (Bajcetic 59′), Gordon, Koumas (Frauendorf 82′); Danns (Blair 82′)
Subs not used: Poytress
Subsequent Match: Sunderland (A) – Premier League 2 – April 22, 7pm (BST)
