Liverpool told to leave loan star set to become 'world's leading centre-back' at team facing relegation

Liverpool's 18-year-old centre-back Ndukwe is thriving on loan at Levante in LaLiga, with experts advising the club to keep him there despite their own defensive struggles.

Ndukwe, on a season-long loan from Liverpool, has impressed at Levante with seven appearances and strong performances that have helped the struggling LaLiga side avoid defeat in three of his last five games. The Austrian teenager has recorded 46 clearances, three interceptions and three tackles, earning praise from Spanish media for his potential to become one of the world's leading centre-backs.

Despite Liverpool's defensive issues—they conceded three goals in a 3-2 loss to Fenerbahce on Wednesday—talkSPORT's Andy Brassell argues the club should leave Ndukwe at Levante. He praised the teenager's development under experienced centre-back Aissa Mandi, 35, and highlighted Ndukwe's confidence and communication on the pitch. Brassell noted that at 18 and playing abroad for the first time, Ndukwe is gaining invaluable experience against top opposition in LaLiga while learning from a seasoned defender.