Klopp may have just found his ‘Firmino replacement’ at Liverpool, 31 goals for the season now – TBR View

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has arguably the best selection of attacking players in world football.

The Reds manager can call upon Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz.

Given three of the above players are 29 or older, Klopp could well be keeping an eye on potential successors.

And one player coming through the Liverpool ranks is certainly staking his claim as a future Firmino replacement.

That player is Oakley Cannonier, who has now exceeded the 30-goal mark for the 2021-22 season at age level.

A few years ago, the 17-year-old was best known as the ball boy who ‘assisted’ Trent Alexander-Arnold for his legendary quick corner against Barcelona in the Champions League.

But now, Cannonier is making a name for himself as a goal machine for the Liverpool Under-18s, and has all the makings of a top player.

The young forward has been in sensational form this term and netted four for the Reds U18s last time out.

Marc Bridge-Wilkinson’s charges ran out 10-3 winners over Leeds U18s in Saturday’s U18 Premier League clash.

As per Soccerway, Cannonier now has 31 goals to his name since last August.

Fans have been raving about him all season, with some even suggesting he could be a future “Firmino replacement“.

Cannonier’s efforts have helped Liverpool remain well in contention for the PL2 title.

The Under-23s setup beckons for him next season, and who knows, he might even land himself a loan at some point in the campaign.

One thing’s for sure though – Cannonier is an incredibly talented prospect, and he’ll surely have a bright future in the game.