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Billy Koumetio becomes Liverpool's youngest ever Champions League player with substitute appearance in 1-1 draw Midtjylland... just 19 months after being a BALLBOY on THAT night against Barcelona

Billy Koumetio made Liverpool history by becoming the club's youngest ever player in the Champions League at 18 years and 25 days old.

The 18-year-old defender came on as a half-substitute for Fabinho in their 1-1 draw at Danish outfit Midtjylland on Wednesday evening as the Champions League group stages came to a close.

The previous holder of the record was Antonio Barragan record (18 years and 59 days), and after coming on the Frenchman - formerly a left winger who now idolises club team-mate Virgil van Dijk - more than held his own in the Liverpool back four.