Rafa Benitez believes the major changes at Melwood and the Academy this summer are already paying dividends.
The international break has given the Spaniard the chance to see for himself the progress being made both at reserve and under-18 level.
And the Reds boss insists he is delighted with the impact the new coaching staff have made.
John McMahon replaced Gary Ablett as reserves boss and is working alongside coach Antonio Gomez Perez.
Frank McParland took over as Academy director and other key appointments saw Jose Segura made Academy technical manager and Rodolfo Borrell handed the job of under-18s coach.
Reds legend Kenny Dalglish is also involved at the Academy in his new role as club ambassador.
One of the aims of the sweeping changes was to improve communication between Melwood and the Academy and Benitez says that has been achieved.
“The relationships have to be good and all the ideas have to be the same,” Benitez said. “It’s really positive now and much better.
“I was talking with the coaches and it is clear the young players are working hard.
“I only have around 10 senior players at the moment because of the internationals but the other day we played against the under-18s at the Academy and it was good to see the youngsters.
“My message to them is to keep working hard. If they do that and improve then they will get chances.”
Teenage centre-back Daniel Ayala has already been called up from McMahon’s second string for his Premier League debut this season.
And Benitez believes there are other youngsters in the reserves capable of making the step up.
“I was watching the reserves training on Monday and I was very impressed with the high tempo,” he said. “During their games so far they have tried to do the same and the team is doing well.
“They have some players with quality and I’m sure it will be a very positive season for the reserves.
“Daniel is playing well. He’s only 18 and still learning and will be a really good player for the future.
“We have a lot of good players in the reserves but I prefer to give them time. They have to impress in the reserves and if they do that then they will get their chance in the first team.”
The international break has given the Spaniard the chance to see for himself the progress being made both at reserve and under-18 level.
And the Reds boss insists he is delighted with the impact the new coaching staff have made.
John McMahon replaced Gary Ablett as reserves boss and is working alongside coach Antonio Gomez Perez.
Frank McParland took over as Academy director and other key appointments saw Jose Segura made Academy technical manager and Rodolfo Borrell handed the job of under-18s coach.
Reds legend Kenny Dalglish is also involved at the Academy in his new role as club ambassador.
One of the aims of the sweeping changes was to improve communication between Melwood and the Academy and Benitez says that has been achieved.
“The relationships have to be good and all the ideas have to be the same,” Benitez said. “It’s really positive now and much better.
“I was talking with the coaches and it is clear the young players are working hard.
“I only have around 10 senior players at the moment because of the internationals but the other day we played against the under-18s at the Academy and it was good to see the youngsters.
“My message to them is to keep working hard. If they do that and improve then they will get chances.”
Teenage centre-back Daniel Ayala has already been called up from McMahon’s second string for his Premier League debut this season.
And Benitez believes there are other youngsters in the reserves capable of making the step up.
“I was watching the reserves training on Monday and I was very impressed with the high tempo,” he said. “During their games so far they have tried to do the same and the team is doing well.
“They have some players with quality and I’m sure it will be a very positive season for the reserves.
“Daniel is playing well. He’s only 18 and still learning and will be a really good player for the future.
“We have a lot of good players in the reserves but I prefer to give them time. They have to impress in the reserves and if they do that then they will get their chance in the first team.”
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