Two Liverpool academy stars called up to first-team training ahead of Aston Villa clash

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Liverpool are flying high and will hope to return to the Premier League summit on Saturday.

The Reds briefly went top of the table last week, with Manchester City currently leading by just one point.

Liverpool take on Aston Villa at Anfield in a 3pm kickoff on Saturday.

By then, Jurgen Klopp will know whether a good result could put them back on top or keep the pressure on City.

Saturday’s game at Anfield will also see Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard return to his boyhood club.

The 41-year-old recently took over at Villa following a successful title-winning stint at Rangers.

Klopp has been putting his players through their paces, and two academy talents were pictured at Kirkby.

Elijah Dixon-Bonner and Kaide Gordon have both been excelling at age level this season.

In addition, both have got some game time for the Liverpool first-team this term.

Dixon-Bonner is a “very creative” midfielder who joined the Reds academy from Arsenal in 2015.

The 20-year-old made his Liverpool senior debut last year, coming off the bench late on in the FA Cup win over Shrewsbury.

This season, he was a late substitute in the Carabao Cup win over Preston.

Meanwhile, Gordon is a 17-year-old winger with “frightening” potential, according to Trent Alexander-Arnold.

He debuted early this year, playing the full 90 minutes against Norwich in the Carabao Cup.

Klopp is a top manager in many ways, and it’s great to see him constantly give youth a chance.

Tyler Morton excelled against AC Milan – could Dixon-Bonner or Gordon also make a big name for themselves this term?