Jürgen Klopp has reiterated his appreciation for Nathaniel Phillips and Rhys Williams' contributions to Liverpool's season and backed the pair to enjoy 'proper careers' as a result.
Phillips and Williams have played 17 and 16 times respectively this term, stepping up whenever called upon as Joe Gomez, Joel Matip and Virgil van Dijk sustained long-term injuries.
They partnered in central defence on Thursday night as the Reds bolstered their Champions League qualification hopes with a 4-2 victory at Manchester United.
During his media previews for Sunday’s trip to West Bromwich Albion, the manager was asked how he will handle the possibility of the return of Gomez, Matip and Van Dijk in the next campaign leading to reduced game time for the likes of Phillips and Williams.