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Liverpool recall young defender from loan spell in Championship side

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During the first half of the season at the Championship side, the 21-year-old featured 17 times for the Seasiders.

The English defender has struggled to get into the team in recent weeks with one start in his last five games. Blackpool are second from bottom in the 

 and could well be relegated this season. 

 may have his hands on the decision to recall the youngster. The German gaffer already featured him 19 times for the Liverpool senior team. 

Perhaps Williams could appear for Liverpool in the second half of the season or get sent on loan elsewhere. The club are yet to confirm. 

Williams spent part of last season on loan at Swansea. 

How is Tyler Morton doing on loan? Enough to have fans joking he'll be like a new midfield signing - explained

The 20-year-old central midfielder already has some first-team experience at Anfield. He has made nine appearances for the Reds, including three Premier League games and two Champions League matches. He even played full 90 minutes in the 2-0 win over Porto in November 2021.

. He is a regular starter there and missed only one 

 game for the team that is currently third in the table.

At Liverpool, the youngster usually played in 

's role as a defensive midfielder. However, Blackburn head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson is giving him licence to go forward - as evidenced in an October game against 

 when Morton won the Man of the Match award.

As well as his technique, his passing range is also on full display there. In fact, according to the data provided by 

, the Liverpool academy graduate is one of the best passers in the division.

The table below shows how Morton's passing rates compared to other Championship midfielders this season. The red numbers are sort of like ratings in FIFA games, only backed by data.

As you can see, Morton is smashing it in virtually every passing category, especially when it comes to long passes.

His expected assists (xAG) numbers are also quite high, even though they are not always converted into actual assists.

Given Liverpool's midfield problems, it's no wonder the news of a new contract for a youngster with some first-team experience drew attention from fans on Reddit.

: "Glad we signed a midfielder this January"

: "Morton: 'you know, I'm something of a new signing myself'"

: "Good prospect! If he didn’t go out on loan he would have got some minutes based on how the current midfielders are playing."

: "At this point I’d just bring him back. Can’t be any worse than what we are currently doing."

'One of our best until he's not': Blackburn fans give honest opinion on Tyler Morton

 earlier this week. It sparked a renewed interest in the young midfielder who is currently on loan with 

So what do the Rovers fans think about the 20-year-old? Here are some of their takes from Reddit.

: "No doubt he has class but he gives the ball away in really dangerous areas quite a lot for me, was responsible for a goal because of it a few weeks ago. 

"When he's in his stride he looks like a Liverpool player, albeit a bit lightweight. Not as good as 

 but there's good potential there for sure."

: "I’d add that he is solid with corner kicks and free kick set pieces."

: "Would agree with this, don't imagine he'll be starting as regularly for Liverpool as Elliot did so soon after his season with us, but I can see him being in and around the team. 

"You would hope that those mistakes and lapses in concentration will reduce with experience, and he'll fill out with age to make himself more of a presence."

: "He's one of our best performers until he's not, he's very strong most of the time but makes a few mistakes.

"I spoke to one of my mates who is a Liverpool fan (watches the Rovers games with me) and he doesn't think he'd make the Liverpool first team, now or in the near future at least. Maybe another loan out then see how he's doing because he does have potential.

"In summary, brilliant for us, not at Liverpool's level yet and can be a bit sloppy.

"Funny position currently because we'd bite your arm off to sign him but he's not yet at your level."

Morton has made 28 appearances for Blackburn so far this season, providing two assists. His side is currently third in the Championship table.

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You are very right Jimmy.  My major concern is Kelleher. Liverpool might not be lucky to have a brilliant keeper for cheap in another 2 decades. 
If Nath leaves,  I strongly believe that we might have a better replacement in that position should our scouts are willing to work, but in all cases, not a Ryme Williams. He doesn't deserve putting on a Liverpool jersey 😤

damilare oni

Liverpool will regret some of their decisions in the future. Letting go of Phillips and Kelleher will be a huge blow.
Letting Kelleher go over Adrian and Phillips over R.Williams is a stupid idea.
Rather than selling them,sell Adrian and Williams and loan out Kelleher and Phillips.
Buy a promising younger keeper and another defender.
Kelleher is our future no1 goalstopper.

Jimmy Jazz

poor lad, been playing every fuckin week to better his football career and come back to Liverpool to sit on the bench, wot a sad state of affairs..

nick heeley

doesn't make sense to sell Nat Philips & recall Rhys, not taking the ability into perspective. I like Nat who is a traditional centre back who is hard & decisive.

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Liverpool recall young defender from loan spell in Championship side

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