Now is the right time for Ben Woodburn to spend a season away from Liverpool on loan, Jürgen Klopp explained after confirmation of the forward's move to Sheffield United.
The 18-year-old will spend the duration of the forthcoming campaign with the Championship side, who kick off against Swansea City on Saturday evening.
Though first-team opportunities were limited last term for Woodburn, the Reds’ youngest ever goalscorer, Klopp resisted the temptation to send the Wales international out on loan.
But the timing and the destination are now ideal, according to the manager.
“Both sides will benefit a lot, I think,” Klopp told Liverpoolfc.