Rating the chances of 18 Liverpool academy players breaking into the first-team

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Jordan Williams

Spent time with Notts County in League One last season and if he can secure a similar loan spell next season then he should be given more of a chance to show what he can do. He did well against Middlesbrough in the League Cup last year, while his versatility as a defender or a midfielder could help his future prospects.

First-team chances: 5/10 – At 19 he should be a little further along that he is now, but he has a chance.

Harry Wilson

He might only have turned 18 in March but he’s already a full Welsh international. He runs the show for the reserves, along with Ojo and Sinclair, and is surely overdue a shot at the first-team. If he can continue the rapid rate of development that he’s shown over the last few years then he should do well.

First-team chances: 8/10 – Excellent player who now needs the chance to show what he can do at senior level.

Samed Yesil

The German was one of Brendan Rodgers’ first signings as Liverpool manager. His first couple of years at the club have been disrupted by a couple of major injuries, so he’s not as far along in his development as he might otherwise have been. He scored a couple of goals towards the end of last season to renew his coaches faith.

First-team chances: 6/10 – Definitely deserves a chance, with a loan deal a real possibility.

ANFIELD, ENGLAND - Friday, August 22, 2014: Liverpool's Harry Wi

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