The midfielder is one of a select group of Academy prospects who have had the chance to train with Jürgen Klopp's first team squad throughout 2016-17.
Those opportunities have come as a direct result of his impressive performances for the U23s, such as a three-goal showing against Burnley in the Lancashire Senior Cup earlier in the campaign.
The 19-year-old's leadership skills were also recognised when he was named captain for an Anfield meeting with Manchester United back in January.
On the evidence of his progress this term, Virtue's name could well become a familiar one among supporters at Anfield in the coming years.