Liverpool under-18s exited the Premier League Cup at the group stages after a 4-3 defeat by Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday afternoon.
Marc Bridge-Wilkinson’s side had lost 8-1 to Charlton Athletic and 3-1 at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur in their other two group games, with today’s showing rounding off a miserable cup campaign.
The Reds, who were only beaten by Wolves last weekend, were behind again against the West Midlands side after ten minutes courtesy of Owen Farmer’s effort.
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Josh Esen doubled the hosts’ lead nine minutes later before Liverpool pulled one back on the stroke of half-time.
In what was his full debut at U-18 level, Keyrol Figueroa opening his goalscoring account for the 2022/23 season to offer hope of a second-half comeback. Sensing a response from the visitors, Fabian Reynolds struck twice in quick succession to extend Wolves’ lead to 4-1 with less than 30 minutes remaining in the contest.
Elijah John, a first-year scholar with the U18s, and 15-year-old defender Carter Pinnington pulled two goals back late on but a late leveller proved elusive.
