Liverpool youngster Luke Chambers has signed a new long-term contract
Young Liverpool defender Luke Chambers has signed a new contract with the club to extend his stay here for the coming years.
Chambers, who arrived at Liverpool at the age of six, has developed well as a youth player in the past couple of years.
The 18-year-old is predominantly a left-back who can operate as a centre-back as well. He made his U18s debut during the 2020/21 season and was part of the England U19 European Championship-winning squad last summer.
After making a bench appearance for a couple of senior games in the first of this season, Chambers was sent on loan to Scottish side Kilmarnock in January, where he has made 11 appearances so far, assisting a goal.
As of now, Liverpool are stacked in the left-back department with Andrew Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas sharing minutes. However, in a couple of years, the former will turn 31 and may need to be phased out because fullbacks do not play at the elite level till 35, or 36 these days.
The best case scenario for Chambers would be to go on another loan next season, gain proper first-team experience and challenge for a spot in the team during the 2024 pre-season. The 18-year-old’s versatility could be vital for the Reds going forward.
Liverpool are anyway expected to be busy in the coming window, with the midfield reshuffle on the cards. Paul Joyce of the Times has reported that Jurgen Klopp is looking at signing two or three midfielders.
Alexis Mac Allister, Mason Mount and Ryan Gravenberch are on top of that list. There are many more names linked as well and we have to make sure that we sign players that strengthen right now rather than just bringing in prospects for the future.
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The club needs to have a good summer, both in terms of signing and letting go of players.
