Jarell Quansah could fill in for Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk in Toulouse

When 20-year-old Jarell Quansah joined the squad for pre-season training there was not a lot of consideration given to him playing much of a role in the current campaign.
Jarell Quansah could fill in for Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk in Toulouse

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk will miss the Europa League tie in Toulouse (Peter Byrne/PA)

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk will miss the Europa League tie in Toulouse due to illness but his place could be filled by a youngster whose rapid rise this season initially took manager Jurgen Klopp by surprise.

When 20-year-old Jarell Quansah joined the squad for pre-season training there was not a lot of consideration given to him playing much of a role in the current campaign and there were even discussions about sending him out on loan.

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