'The best': Steve McManaman says he's learnt just how good Liverpool academy star is after training with him
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Liverpool academy striker Josh Sonni-Lambie showed off his finishing prowess while competing against Steve McManaman this week.The youngster has been one of the standout performers in the Reds’ youth team this season, hitting 19 goals for the U18s.Sonni-Lambie was recently promoted to the U21s and challenged McManaman in a video released by Liverpool this week, with the former Reds winger impressed by what he saw. Who was Liverpool’s worst player during the abysmal defeat against Man City?
Some PATHETIC displays 😡 Photo by Shaun Brooks – CameraSport via Getty Images Sonni-Lambie gets the better of McManamanAs shown on the Liverpool YouTube channel, McManaman joined the youngsters at the Reds’ academy to take part in a session.A shooting challenge ensued, with the 54-year-old pitted directly against Sonni-Lambie in attempting six different types of finishes. “Even the age I am I’m still learning how to strike a ball properly, like this fella.”Photo by Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty ImagesREAD MORE: Curtis Jones has failed to back up Liverpool fighting talk and is now running out of chancesSonni-Lambie should get summer chance with LiverpoolWith Liverpool struggling in attacking areas currently, there is an argument that Arne Slot should be looking at using the most talented youngsters at his disposal, of which Sonni-Lambie is definitely one.However, there is little sense in throwing such a young player into a dysfunctional team.
Instead, Slot – or whoever is Liverpool’s manager this pre-season – should be looking at getting Sonni-Lambie involved during the summer friendlies.With most of the first-team squad away at the World Cup, the Reds will have to supplement their options with young talents. As McManaman is now fully aware, Sonni-Lambie deserves his chance in that scenario, and if he can catch the eye, who knows what next season could hold for him.