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Liverpool Name Academy Midfielder Tommy Pilling in Carabao Cup Squad for Southampton Tie

Arne Slot’s 11 changes for the third-round tie provide a potential competitive debut for the 21-year-old.

Overview

  • Liverpool confirmed 11 changes to face Southampton in the Carabao Cup, with five academy regulars included as senior starters are rested.
  • Pilling is named among the substitutes, so any competitive debut depends on him getting minutes.
  • The 21-year-old signaled his inclusion on Instagram after regular first-team training, including sessions during Curtis Jones’ layoff.
  • A native of St Helens, he joined the club at age five and is a versatile central midfielder who can fill multiple roles.
  • He featured in a preseason friendly against Athletic Club, completing 9 of 11 passes with three recoveries and winning four of five duels.