Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah has proven loads of promise, however realized a “huge time” lesson after being despatched off for Bristol Rovers.
After years of taking part in recurrently in Liverpool’s academy, Quansah took the possibility to go on mortgage in January when Bristol Rovers got here calling.
His supervisor there’s former Man Metropolis, Newcastle and Rangers participant Joey Barton, who additionally hung out at Liverpool as a teenager.
After beginning 10 consecutive video games for the Gasoline, Quansah’s run has come to an finish as he’s now suspended for 3 fixtures after being proven a crimson card within the latter levels of Rovers’ 2-0 loss to Portsmouth.
The sending-off occurred after Quansah scythed down Joe Morrell, earlier than leaning in along with his head when confronted by the Portsmouth midfielder.
His coach, Barton, informed Bristol World: “As it’s he has to overlook a few video games for his response.
“It’s disappointing but in addition that’s why Liverpool ship him right here.
“[He is here] to be taught these classes so he doesn’t try this in a Champions League semi-final or a deciding fixture for them when the going will get powerful and the trophies are handed out when he will get to the large time.”
Regardless of making the error, Barton did go on to go with the centre-back on his recreation, saying: “He’s been an important participant, nevertheless it’s one other man’s alternative.
“Jarell’s been wonderful since he’s are available in, he’s gone away with England and achieved nicely with them, received a objective and he’s come again and it appears to be like like he’s discovered find out how to head the ball.
“He would in all probability be our high scorer if he’d had recognized that earlier than.”
Quansah is tall, good on the ball and fast throughout the bottom – all attributes that make him match for Liverpool.
It has been three weeks since he was despatched off, and he’ll miss three of Rovers’ 9 remaining League One fixtures, however he has nonetheless been taking part in common soccer.
Quansah performed all three video games for England under-20s through the worldwide break, scoring of their 4-2 win towards the USA in Marbella.
