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Liverpool look very likely to be in the market for a new left-back during the summer transfer window.

The Reds have had little change in the position over the past eight years, with Andy Robertson proving to be incredibly reliable.

However, Robertson has dropped off this season and with Kostas Tsimikas set to be put up for sale, a new addition is needed.

For the moment, this has felt likely to come via the transfer window.

Owen Beck has been doing brilliantly at Blackburn this season, while Luke Chambers has long been seen as a potential first-team player for Liverpool.

And according to U21s coach Barry Lewtas, there is now another young starlet coming through at the Liverpool academy.

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It’s clear that if Slot wants to improve his Liverpool squad next season, then bringing in a new left-back is an easy way to do that.

However, Liverpool don’t often do things the ‘easy’ way in the transfer market and if they believe they have a young player who can step up and fill the role, then they may go down that route instead.

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And after hearing Lewtas speak about him during an interview with liverpoolfc.com, it’s clear that Ewing is one to keep an eye on in that respect.

The 18-year-old made his U21s debut during the 1-0 win over Stoke City last Friday, and according to Lewtas, he made a real impression.

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“He was excellent,” raved the coach.

If we can get these combinations to work then hopefully we can have a good finish to the season.”

Given the position he plays, Ewing’s jump from the U18s to the U21s is worth taking note of.

Liverpool are clearly on the hunt for a new option at left-back and perhaps Slot will feel that can come from the academy.

Of course, it would take a huge step from Ewing in order to do that.

But plenty have done it before him at Liverpool.

In the case of this particular left-back, he has been at Liverpool since U12 level, having signed from Bury.

According to liverpoolfc.com, Ewing is also capable of playing as a more attacking left-sided player.