Liverpool's Senegalese Teen Defender Mor Talla Ndiaye Impressing at Youth Level
The short version
- Liverpool signed 18-year-old defender Mor Talla Ndiaye from the Senegalese second division in January.
- The move was Liverpool's first direct signing from Africa since Taiwo Awoniyi.
- Ndiaye has put in strong performances for Liverpool's U21 and U19 sides this season.
- He is a left-footed defender regarded as comfortable on the ball.
The 18-year-old, signed from Senegal's second division in January, has drawn attention with strong performances for Liverpool's U21 and U19 sides.
Liverpool signed 18-year-old defender Mor Talla Ndiaye from the Senegalese second division in January, a rare move for the club, which had not recruited a player directly from Africa since Taiwo Awoniyi.
Ndiaye had caught attention at the U17 World Cup before his arrival. This season he has delivered strong performances for Liverpool at both U21 and U19 level.
The teenager is described as a capable defender who is also comfortable on the ball, and his left-footedness adds to his profile. He is viewed as a potential first-team option for manager Andoni Iraola's squad in the near future.
