Liverpool academy prospect Lewis John-Charles emerges as potential right-back option

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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Liverpool academy prospect Lewis John-Charles emerges as potential right-back option
Summary

Liverpool continues to address long-term stability at right-back more than a year after the departure of Trent Alexander-Arnold. The club currently faces limited availability at the position, with Jeremie Frimpong serving as the only natural right-back and Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley sidelined by injury. Manager Andoni Iraola has considered deploying Dominik Szoboszlai in a defensive role, though this approach conflicts with his primary assignment in central midfield. Amid these personnel constraints, academy prospect Lewis John-Charles has gained attention following recent performances for the club's youth sides. The youngster recently featured for the U16 team in Tokyo and debuted for the U17 squad in the Premier League Cup. While other defenders such as Ronald Araujo provide cover across the back line, John-Charles is viewed as a developing talent capable of providing future competition in the right-back role.

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  • Lewis John-Charles has progressed to the Liverpool U17 side following U16 experience in Tokyo.
  • Jeremie Frimpong is currently the only natural right-back available for selection.
  • Joe Gomez and Conor Bradley remain unavailable for Andoni Iraola due to injury.
  • Dominik Szoboszlai is being considered for a defensive role despite his primary central midfield duties.
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  • 8:05 PMYahoo SportsLiverpool have an incredible wonderkid right-back, he is the next Trent
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Liverpool's right-back situation could be solved very soon. It's quite remarkable that well over 12 months after Trent Alexander-Arnold has left the Reds the club are still in the same situation.Three...

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