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Elliott Jackson

Liverpool fans love academy defender after pre-season cameo against Stuttgart

Liverpool fans have found their latest starlet after being wowed by 17-year-old Billy Koumetio against Stuttgart.

The Reds returned to action with a comfortable 3-0 victory over the German outfit in Austria.

Goals from Roberto Firmino, Naby Keita and Rhian Brewster got pre-season off to the perfect start for Liverpool, whilst new left-back Kostas Tsimikas made his unofficial debut.

Jurgen Klopp's side are next in action against RB Salzburg and Liverpool fans will be hoping to get another glimpse of Koumetio.

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The defender only entered the action for the final 20 minutes but made a telling impact, with Reds fans left amazed by the maturing of the young defender.

Koumetio signed his first professional contract with Liverpool in August 2020 after joining the academy from Orleans FC in 2018.

Last season, he Koumetio played for the Reds' U18s and was also a member of the U19 UEFA Youth League squad.

Here's a look at the very best reaction from Liverpool fans across social media.

Liverpool will return to competitive action in a week's time when they face Arsenal in the Community Shield at Wembley.

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