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By Ben Rowley

Beck, who joined Liverpool at Under-13 level, has gone from a promising talent in the Reds’ under-23s team to playing a key defensive role on loan at Blackburn Rovers.

The Welshman spoke to The Redmen TV about his young career to date, the Liverpool teammates he looks up to, what Klopp told him in that viral clip, and his ambitions at Liverpool after a pre-season under new coach Arne Slot.

The 22-year-old left-back impressed during a loan spell at Dundee in 2023-24, scoring twice and assisting four times, but was recalled in the new year by Jürgen Klopp amidst injuries to Robertson and Kostas Tsimikas.

Beck marked his Premier League debut by coming off the bench against Bournemouth, but with Robertson returning from injury, the youngster headed back to Scotland to complete his loan.

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Beck – who is the great-nephew of Liverpool legend Ian Rush – is now helping Blackburn Rovers’ promotion push, gaining valuable Championship experience.

Rewind to January 2024 and Beck was recalled to his parent club at the same time Klopp announced his decision to leave Liverpool.

Despite this, the German’s devotion to developing young players never faded, and a clip of him speaking at length to the wide-eyed Beck quickly went viral.

“It was against Fulham, and he was telling me, if you take a step and get out of their eyeline, when you receive the ball you pass the press.

“It looked like I was kind of just nodding, but I was taking it all in from one of the greatest managers ever.”

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Just 18 days later, Beck made his Premier League debut, describing it as a moment he’ll cherish forever.

After his recall, Beck returned to Dundee, where his performances earned him a place in the PFA Team of the Year.

“Dundee will always be a place I look back on.

“It really brought the best out of me and it put me in a good place coming into the season.”

Having made three appearances in Slot’s first pre-season, the Wales U21 international described the experience as positive and really enjoyable.

“It was nice to get settled in with a new manager and have the chance to impress him.

“When I came back, we agreed it was a good time to go out on loan to the Championship (Blackburn) and get some good minutes.”

Since arriving at Ewood Park, Beck has made 23 appearances so far this season, helping Blackburn climb into the play-off positions.

“Playing every three, or four days has benefitted me with building that robustness and having to perform 100% every week.

“I’m trying to help Blackburn ultimately get to where they want to be at the end of the season.”

Beck will return to Liverpool this summer, and one player he models his game on is Robertson.

“He’s been one of the best left-backs in the world now for god knows how many years.

“He’s got his mentality, his aggression, all the attributes you need to be a world-class left-back, and I try to take parts out of his game and implement them into mine.

“He is probably the one who I look up to the most.”

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Beck not only has all the attributes that the modern game demands from a full-back, but at 22, he remains a student of the game, willing to learn from Liverpool’s senior stars.

“The likes of Robertson, Tsimikas, Gomez – they’re great players to look up to.

“There’s a lot of competition, and it just goes to show you need to be at 100%.”

Looking ahead, Beck has aspirations to earn his first senior Wales cap as well as impress Liverpool’s new coaching staff.

“I’m hoping I can make my debut and get that Wales cap. It’ll be another moment in my career I’ll be able to keep forever.

“When I go back for pre-season (with Liverpool), it’s one of them – If I get the opportunity, I’ve got to take it. That’s all down to me.”

Beck has earned high praise from Gordon Strachan, Dundee’s technical director, who has drawn parallels between him and Robertson.

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Beck has earned high praise from Gordon Strachan, Dundee’s technical director, who has drawn parallels between him and Robertson.

Strachan said: “He gets forward, his engine’s good, it’s all good.

“He’s made himself into a better footballer. He’s clever.”

With Robertson not getting any younger and Liverpool’s left-back position a growing debate, Beck has a real opportunity to stake his claim when he returns to Anfield this summer.