I Am a Liverpool Record Breaker Plotting Man City and Pep’s Downfall
Ben Woodburn aims to shine against Man City as he rebuilds his career at Salford City
Ben Woodburn, Liverpool, Manchester City, Wales, Salford City
Salford: When Salford City faces off against Man City this Saturday, all eyes will be on Ben Woodburn. He’s got a lot to prove.
Remember when he burst onto the scene at Liverpool? Back in 2016, he signed his first pro contract at just 17, right alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold. He made his debut soon after and became Liverpool’s third youngest player ever. Just a few days later, he scored in the Carabao Cup, making him the youngest goalscorer in Liverpool’s history, beating Michael Owen’s record.
Jurgen Klopp was quick to temper the excitement around Woodburn. He wanted to make sure the hype didn’t overwhelm him. Klopp said he was there to help the young talent grow, but he also worried about the media’s attention. He just wanted everyone to focus on Woodburn as a goalscorer and nothing more.
Later that year, Woodburn scored a stunning goal for Wales in a World Cup qualifier. It seemed like he was on the rise, and he even got a new long-term deal at Liverpool. But things didn’t go as planned. Klopp’s caution about pressure turned out to be spot on. Woodburn’s time at Liverpool didn’t quite reach the heights everyone expected.
His loan to Sheffield United didn’t go well, and he struggled to get game time. After a few more loans, including stints at Oxford, Blackpool, and Hearts, he found himself out of the Liverpool picture and was released in 2022.
Now at 25, he’s trying to get back on track with Salford City. He’s made 19 appearances this season and scored three goals. The stability he’s found at Salford could be just what he needs to relaunch his career. Facing the Premier League champions on Saturday could be the perfect opportunity for him to shine.
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