Kenny Dalglish has praised the impact youngsters John Flanagan and Jack Robinson have had since being thrust into first-team action after injuries had left Liverpool short of defensive options.
Both defenders have handled the spotlight of the Premier League exceptionally well and played a crucial part in the Reds victory over Manchester City and the draw with Arsenal at the Emirates.
Dalglish is hopeful their good form continues but is wary of burning his young defenders out. He also admitted the dangers of the players getting carried away with their good performances which were highlighted in the media.
"We're delighted with what they've done and the fact it's been against Man City and Arsenal speaks volumes for them and the way they've been brought up," Dalglish told reporters.
"We just hope it continues, but at the same time we're not going to get carried away and we're not going to destroy the boys.
"We've got to be conscious of the fact they are only kids and we've got to know, and look for, any wee signs maybe it's a proper time to give them a rest if they need it," he added. "We've got to look after them and be consistent.
"We've got to keep our feet on the ground. There's no chance of yourselves [journalists] keeping your feet on the ground, so we've got to do that for them.
"But they are very level headed and the boys that come through the Academy do so with the same principals that are relevant to being a decent footballer - and that's that the team comes first."
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