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Liverpool’s Future: Prince Kobe Cisse Joins U18s

Liverpool’s tradition of nurturing homegrown talent continues as Prince Kobe Cisse, the 15-year-old son of former Reds striker Djibril Cisse, is set to join the U18s squad. This move, as reported by Jack Lusby of This Is Anfield, marks another significant step in the club’s long-term strategy of developing young talent from within its ranks.

A New Generation Steps Up

Prince Kobe Cisse’s promotion to the U18s squad follows in the footsteps of recent success stories like Bobby Clark, Lewis Koumas, and Jayden Danns. “Liverpool are set to promote Prince Kobe Cisse, the son of former striker, to their U18s squad as part of this season’s first-year scholarship intake,” Lusby notes. This indicates Liverpool’s confidence in Cisse Jr’s potential and their commitment to maintaining a strong pipeline of young talent.

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Early Promises and Performances

Cisse Jr’s inclusion in the U18s squad comes on the back of promising early performances. He made his debut for Liverpool U18s in a 3-1 friendly victory over ISI Academy in March. This match coincided with a special moment for his father, who played for Liverpool Legends in a charity match against Ajax. Lusby highlights this touching parallel, noting, “the youngster is set to follow in his father’s footsteps in a new era for Liverpool.”

In their pre-season friendly against Accrington Stanley, Cisse Jr led the line for the U18s, demonstrating his readiness and potential. Although Liverpool U18s lost 5-3, the match provided invaluable experience for the young scholars, with Cisse Jr going close to scoring early on. “Ollie O’Connor, Schofield Lonmeni and Kareem Ahmed grabbed the goals for the young Reds, with Cisse Jr going close to opening the scoring early,” Lusby reports, underscoring the promise Cisse Jr has already shown.

Football Runs in the Family

Football talent runs deep in the Cisse family. Prince Kobe is not the only one making waves; his brothers, Cassius Clay and Marley Jackson, are also progressing well, playing for Notts County and Shrewsbury respectively at youth level. Additionally, Prince Kobe’s international prospects are bright as he represents Wales at youth level, being eligible through his mother, Jude Littler.

“Prince Kobe Cisse is a Wales youth international, eligible through his mother,” Lusby notes, adding another layer of interest to the young forward’s burgeoning career.

Expectations and Future Prospects

Liverpool’s commitment to developing homegrown talent is evident in their strategic approach to youth development. The promotion of players like Prince Kobe Cisse is not just about filling squad numbers; it’s about cultivating future stars who can carry the club’s legacy forward.