John Barnes has identified the Liverpool player who has stood out the most in pre-season as being quick…

Liverpool legend John Barnes has identified the standout player from the Reds’ pre-season tour in the USA.

John Barnes has singled out a Liverpool player for praise, highlighting their impressive speed during pre-season.

Liverpool concluded their pre-season tour of the USA with a perfect record of three wins out of three matches.

The schedule appeared challenging for Liverpool, facing tough opponents such as Real Betis, Arsenal, and Manchester United.

Despite the tough fixtures, Arne Slot had a successful start to his tenure as Liverpool manager, with victories over two rivals and no reported injuries.

Even though Slot did not have his full squad available, there were clear indications that his message was getting through to the players on the pitch.

As Liverpool’s time in the US comes to an end, club legend John Barnes has singled out the standout performer of the tour.

John Barnes highlights Jarell Quansah as a standout player for Liverpool. The team utilized a total of 27 different players across three games, many of whom were academy players due to the absence of several first-team members.

In Liverpool’s three games, a total of 27 different players were utilized, many of whom were academy players due to the absence of several first-team members.

Among the standout performers was Trey Nyoni, who impressed Liverpool fans with his performance against Real Betis, showcasing maturity beyond his 17 years.

Another young talent who shone was Fabio Carvalho, scoring against both Arsenal and United, boosting his confidence significantly.

Additionally, Mohamed Salah, Harvey Elliott, and Kostas Tsimikas delivered strong performances, with Salah maintaining his usual high standards, Elliott showing promise, and Tsimikas seizing his opportunity in the absence of Andy Robertson.

When discussing his top performer across the three matches on The Official Liverpool FC Podcast, Barnes selected Jarell Quansah as his standout choice.

“Jarell Quansah,” the Liverpool legend stated. “Quansah has been exceptional.

“Defensively, he excels. He possesses speed, strength, and is highly skilled with the ball, which aligns perfectly with Arne Slot’s requirements.”

Barnes mentioned Conor Bradley and Curtis Jones as two players who have impressed him. He stated, “Conor Bradley I think has done himself no harm whatsoever.

And of course Curtis, because he’s been in and around it and other midfield players haven’t been there. So, I think he’ll stake a claim as well.”

Jarell Quansah seizes his opportunity

While some players have been enjoying extended breaks this summer, it has provided others with a chance to solidify their positions in Slot’s plans.

After just a month and three games, it is clear that Quansah has already achieved that.

The 21-year-old had already earned a spot in the starting XI towards the end of last season, pushing Ibrahima Konate to the bench.

Barnes is correct in his assessment, Quansah’s performance in the US has been outstanding.

With Konate back in the line-up only on Sunday, Quansah has firmly established himself as a top choice for Slot as the starting centre-back alongside Virgil van Dijk.

After a series of flawless games, he has proven that he is more than capable of handling additional responsibilities.