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Tino Livramento: Southampton defender aiming to upstage Liverpool's flying full-backs

As someone who loves his flying full-backs, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp could be casting some admiring glances Southampton's way on Saturday.

In Tino Livramento, the Saints possess one of the most exciting teenagers in the Premier League, outperforming some of the top flight's best defenders.

The 19-year-old is a threat going forward but equally effective in defence and has developed into a key player for Ralph Hasenhuttl's side, having missed just four minutes of Premier League action this season.

It has vindicated the youngster's potentially career-defining decision this summer to turn his back on current Premier League leaders Chelsea to pursue first-team football, despite just being named Academy Player of the Year at the Blues.