Liverpool coach offers verdict on Mor Talla Ndiaye debut two months after signing

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Liverpool U21s head coach Rob Page has offered his verdict on Mor Talla Ndiaye, who made his debut for the Reds against Man City on Monday, two months after signing

Liverpool U21s defender Mor Talla Ndiaye.(Image: Nick Taylor/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

New Liverpool center-back Mor Talla Ndiaye made his debut for the Reds' U21s on Monday, coming off the bench for the final third of a 2-0 defeat against Manchester City.

Ndiaye arrived from the Senegalese team Amitie FC in the January transfer window. He has been managing an injury since he came to Merseyside, but came on in the Premier League 2 clash with his side already two goals down.

But while Liverpool did not manage to get any points from the contest, manager Rob Page was pleased with Ndiaye's contribution. The 18-year-old seemed to slot in well at the back.

"I'm really pleased with Mor," Page told The RedMen TV. "I can only imagine the transition going from where he's been, the teams he's played for, to coming into this environment.

"He's done it with absolute class and he deserved that tonight. He's given a great account of himself."

Ndiaye arrives to freshen up the Liverpool center-back ranks at youth level. Noah Adekoya also came in from Burnley in the winter window.

Mor Ndiaye in action for Senegal at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup.(Image: Jurij Kodrun - FIFA via Getty Images)

"I am very happy to join @liverpoolfc for my first experience abroad," Ndiaye wrote on Instagram when the deal was concluded.

"It is a dream club, with a magnificent history and a rich record of success, shaped by great players, including Sadio Mane, who made me dream in this shirt.

"I would like to thank my former coaches, as well as the staff at Bou Sports and Amitie FC , my close circle, @bousport221 and @aziz_ibn_aicha, along with my president Demba Ba and my agents for their support.

"I cannot forget anyone. The work is only just beginning for all of us. Together, we will succeed by the grace of God!".

Sharing several photos from his Liverpool unveiling, Ndiaye included one alongside the former Chelsea and Newcastle forward Demba Ba, the man who famously helped to thwart Liverpool's Premier League title hopes in 2014.

Ba retired from playing in 2021. Now aged 40, he owns Ndiaye's previous club, Amitie FC, in Senegal.

Liverpool.com says: Ndiaye appears to be a big talent. Center-back is arguably one of the hardest positions to break into senior soccer because of the experience you need to excel there, but hopefully he can continue his progression.