‘Applauding him’: Sky commentator says Jurgen Klopp was so impressed with 18-year-old Liverpool player today

Sky Sports commentator Seb Hutchinson spotted Jurgen Klopp applauding Liverpool youngster Bobby Clark during today’s win at Bournemouth.

Liverpool put in an exceptional second-half display at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday and picked up a deserved 4-0 win on the road.

Both Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota were at the double, with the duo producing exceptional finishes to hand the Reds all three points.

With the game put to bed in the 83rd minute, as Liverpool led 3-0, Jurgen Klopp turned to his bench and handed a couple of youngsters an opportunity to impress.

Bobby Clark replaced Curtis Jones and it seems the 18-year-old impressed Klopp with a direct run to force his side up the pitch.

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Klopp applauds Clark as Liverpool beat Bournemouth

Speaking on Sky Sports’ coverage of the game, Smith noticed the Liverpool boss applauding Clark after a driving run on the left-hand side.

“Clark, driving away,” Smith said. “Another player who impressed off the bench in that FA Cup game against Arsenal.

“Klopp’s applauding the youngster there.”

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Clark got some minutes under his belt in the 2-0 win in the FA Cup at Arsenal earlier this month and impressed at the Emirates.

The Englishman looked bright after replacing Jones today and provided plenty of energy in the middle of the park.

Jota stole the show with a dazzling display where he netted a brace and grabbed an assist.

But it was an ideal opportunity for Klopp to hand the likes of Clark some minutes once again, while Conor Bradley also started at right-back in Trent Alexander-Arnold’s absence. Owen Beck was also introduced into the action alongside Clark as he replaced Bradley. 

Liverpool are in a good place right now and moved five points clear at the top of the table after today’s win.

Of course, Manchester City do have a game in hand but today’s clash at the Vitality Stadium looked really difficult on paper and Liverpool put in an emphatic display.

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