January tends to be a time of turbulence at Anfield, with Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool enjoying years of illustrious success but often hitting something of a bump in the road upon the turn of the new year.
The 2022/23 campaign took this to a new level, one deep down at the nadir of the German's tenure, but with a summer of sweeping change, Liverpool appear to be navigating through the year's opening month.
Indeed, an emphatic Premier League victory over Newcastle United on New Year's Day preceded last weekend's dogged triumph away against Arsenal in the FA Cup third round, setting the tone for the upcoming months that Liverpool hope will crescendo in silverware.
By the way, this is very much attainable, with Liverpool first-placed in the league and still competing across every cup competition, with the semi-final of the Carabao Cup – against Fulham – forthcoming.
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Liverpool: Meet the Anfield academy star who could be Wijnaldum 2.0
The rising star could break into Klopp’s first-team plans this season…
ByAngus Sinclair Sep 12, 2023
Clark, aged 18, enjoyed an impressive cameo off the bench as Liverpool defeated Arsenal on Sunday, looking lively and making an intelligent tackle foul on Declan Rice to stifle a home break in the closing stage, leading 1-0.
The dynamo, who was shifted from a forward role to the centre of the park during his formative years, has been noted for his "splendid" displays for Liverpool's development squad by reporter Keifer MacDonald and has now made three senior appearances.
And while development in football is certainly not linear, it's hard to argue that Ouedraogo doesn't currently have a lead on him, with the Schalke gem really showcasing his skills as one of Europe's most exciting youngsters and earning top attention as a result.
With Clark similarly, a centre-midfielder boasting attacking qualities, it's hard to dispute that Ouedraogo would not be an upgrade, one who could knock him down the pecking order and preclude his chances of success at Anfield.