Liverpool vs Napoli: Reds handed the biggest good omen to date?

Have Liverpool been handed the biggest good omen to date after the U19 side romped to victory against Napoli’s youngsters on Tuesday afternoon?

The Reds are taking on the senior side at Anfield on Tuesday night, and will have the pleasure of knowing that their youngsters thrashed their UEFA Youth League opponants.

Rafael Camacho opened the scoring after tucking away a rebound before highly sought after Canadian international Liam Millar made it 2-0 following a counter-attack.

Paul Glatzel continued his incredible run of form when he netted the third thanks to a powerful effort that beat Napoli’s goalkeeper at the near post.

Curtis Jones found the back of the net with a very special solo effort. Jones picked the ball up with his right foot, dribbled inside his marker before firing home with his left.

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Bobby Duncan, cousin of Steven Gerrard, then made it five shortly before the final whistle as the Reds demonstrated their superiority over their Italian rivals.

Jurgen Klopp will definitely be hoping that the victory is a good omen for the senior side as they have to pick up three points if they are going to progress from the group stages of the Champions League.

Being kicked out the competition at the first hurdle will be seen as a failure, especially given their appearance in the final of last year’s instalment.

Liverpool definitely have the quality to beat Napoli, and their form at Anfield is amazing. PSG found out the hard way, while their Premier League record has consistently demonstrated that Merseyside is a fortress for the Reds.

The U19’s finished their game 5-0 and have proven why there are so many players of promise within the ranks. 16-year-old Ki-Jana Hoever is a highly rated defender and he played his part in keeping a clean sheet.

Right, now that’s all done and dusted – it’s over to you now Jurgen and the boys.