This boy’s a keeper.
No, he really is – so no wonder fans were surprised when Jurgen Klopp brought him on to play up front in a friendly against Huddersfield.
Academy goalie Shamal George was named in the 18-man squad for the pre-season fixture but found himself being brought on as a striker in the second half after an injury to Lucas.
Just look at the size of him…
BFG Shamal George gives Alberto Moreno a cuddle pic.twitter.com/5fu3DiLn1A
— James Dutton (@jrgdutton) July 20, 2016
While it was Liverpool newboy Marko Grujic who was winning plaudits for another goal-scoring performance, it was 18-year-old George who stole the show.
He didn’t do too badly either…
https://twitter.com/LiverpoolGifs/status/755859673639628805
The lanky reserve ‘keeper, who normally plays in the U18 and U21 sides, got the chance to play 30 minutes outfield for his beloved Reds.
https://twitter.com/LiverpoolGifs/status/755862305783635968
Fans at the John Smith Stadium were calling for George to take a 90th minute penalty, but it was Albert Moreno who ended up stepping up to tuck it home a seal the 2-0 away win.
And to think Brendan Rodgers got shit for playing players out of position. Not that the Liverpool faithful seemed to mind much…
Shamal George is coming on as an outfield player to replace Lucas. I love pre-season!
— David Lynch (@dmlynchlfc) July 20, 2016
Shamal George is gegenpressing
— LFCZA 🇿🇦 (@LFCZA) July 20, 2016
Not sure we will ever see this strike partnership of Danny Ings and Shamal George again. #LFC
— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) July 20, 2016
Very amusing to hear the Liverpool fans booing because Shamal George didn't take the penalty at the end
— John Bradley (@jbradleymedia) July 20, 2016
Love the fact Shamal George (reserve GK playing CF) is waving at @LorisKarius in an attempt to get the German to pick him out on halfway
— Carl Markham (@carlmarkham) July 20, 2016
Buckley Hill stuff, this. George hasn't got a shirt number, Klopp's going to let him have a run out.
— Neil Jones (@neiljonesgoal) July 20, 2016
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