Sadio Mane has backed Ben Woodburn to become a great player
Woodburn beat Michael Owen by 98 days after scoring aged 17 and 45 days last night as Liverpool beat Leeds in the EFL Cup.
Jurgen Klopp has tried to play the hype down but Mane thinks Woodburn can do big things at the club.
"I want to congratulate him. He is a very good player and has a very good future," Mane said.
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Ben Woodburn became Liverpool's youngest goalscorer against Leeds
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Jurgen Klopp has tried to play down the hype surrounding Ben Woodburn
"I hope he will keep going and working hard and I think he will be a great player.
"Everyone was happy for him to score his first goal, especially in a big atmosphere at Anfield."
Liverpool moved into the semi-finals of the EFL Cup after beating Leeds 2-0 at Anfield.
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He made his debut against Sunderland on Saturday and came off the bench to score the second goal last night.
And Mane thinks the club’s youngsters give Klopp another dimension.
"We have a great team this season and all the young players are playing confidently and are doing well and the game will become easier for them," he added.