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Jurgen Klopp says Rhian Brewster will have a big part to play in Liverpool's future - but the young striker won't be fast-tracked into first-team action in the FA Cup.

The 17-year-old Academy frontman made rapid progress at both club and international level in 2017.

Klopp has previously used the FA Cup to blood young players with the likes of Sheyi Ojo and Ryan Kent handed senior debuts in the competition.

However, Klopp says he's not currently in a position to "give presents" as he has a wealth of attacking options to select from for tonight's FA Cup tie with Everton at Anfield.

"To put a player in the game you need to have the need," Klopp said.

"Rhian has enough games, he can play for two different youth teams here.

"As we understand it, we are the future of Rhian Brewster. He is part of the future of LFC. It’s not about when he starts or bringing him on the bench to let him smell the Anfield air.

"We have striker options at the moment. We have Roberto (Firmino), Dom (Solanke), Ingsy (Danny Ings) and Daniel (Sturridge). We have to make a squad and I can’t give presents.

"Rhian is a fantastic boy on a fantastic way. We all love him and he will get his opportunities but I will not do it just to let him smell a little bit of the Anfield air."