Liverpool kids' win over Everton another sign of mentality instilled by Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool moved into the FA Cup fourth round on Sunday despite sending the kids out to face Merseyside rivals Everton, and Adrian believes it was another feather in Klopp's cap
Veteran keeper Adrian says that Liverpool’s incredible kids are keeping him young.
And the Spaniard believes the future of the club he joined in the summer looks incredibly bright because of that emerging talent, but also because of the winning mentality Jurgen Klopp has instilled from top to bottom.
Nothing illustrated that better than the weekend win over Everton, who fielded their strongest available side against what was effectively a Reds third team.
Yet not only did the kids shine, they also ruthlessly maintained an impressive winning streak - and ensured their neighbours endured more misery at Anfield, where they haven’t won for 20 years.
It was a remarkable FA Cup victory, but Adrian believes Klopp’s philosophy is so strong that even youth team players like 16 year-old Harvey Elliott grasp it immediately.
“It shows what Klopp has instilled,” he explained. “We know the philosophy of Liverpool FC right now.
“Everyone knows our style of play, our tactics and it is not because we didn’t play any games before.
“Even against Everton's (strongest) starting XI the kids did really really well and the oldest players and most experienced players on the pitch support them in every second and we play a great game as a team.
“Everyone did the job, we played really really well and all the young ones performances’ were like the top. It is a night to enjoy.”
The average age of the Everton team was FIVE years older than the Reds starting side, and the visitors had hundreds more appearances at the top level.
Yet that didn’t matter as Liverpool dominated a second half where they were in complete control. That was only possible because the young players drafted in knew their roles to perfection - and had the belief and confidence to win against the odds.
For Adrian that is refreshing and keeping him feeling youthful.
“I feel good. I feel really young until the other day it was my birthday and I am 33!
“But I feel really well physically and mentally and really enjoyed that moments at the club.
"Every time I have the opportunity to play I give my best and try to help my team and if not, I support from the bench and the dressing room as well.
“I think everyone involved in the team is in the same mentality so it is why we are doing so well.”
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