Liverpool official: U21 coach Lutas resigns, he has worked in the Youth Training Academy for 12 years

June 6 Liverpool's official website announced that U21 coach Barry Lutas, who has served in the club for 12 years, resigned.

Following U18 head coach Bridge Wilkinson, Liverpool U21 head coach Barry Lutas also chose to resign. The latter has held multiple positions at the Youth Training Academy during his 12 years at Liverpool, initially coaching the U12 echelon, followed by the U15/16 echelon, then coaching for the U18 echelon for two seasons and leading the team to win the unforgettable Youth FA Cup in 2019.

For the past five seasons, Lutas has been responsible for the key connection between the youth training academy and the first team, and has also led the U19 to fight in the European war. His success is partially reflected in: Liverpool's 2024-25 Premier League team, local youth training players have more playing time than any other team in the league.

Speaking of this, Lutas said: "Sometimes you realize that the time to start a new adventure has come, and I really think that now is the perfect moment for me. Of course, I'm sad to leave here, but I also have 12 wonderful times to look back on, including the past five years of experience at the U21. I'm very satisfied to see young players advance to the first team, or succeed elsewhere. I want to go to all the staff I've worked with at all ages, all those who have been on those teams, to And their parents thank them for their sincerest thanks. Parents are often overlooked, but they play a crucial role in ensuring that their sons can reach their full potential. Everything I do is about the team, and they have made this journey so special together. Now, I look forward to becoming a fan from afar, full of energy and expectations for the future. "

Players who have played under Lutas include Curtis Jones (starting at U15), Bradley (starting at U16), and Elliott has also accumulated important experience under him. Yaroche, McConnell, Morton and Kwansa also advanced to the first team. In addition, he led the FA Youth Cup winning roster, including Clarkson and Internal Medicine Williams, who were successful in the Scottish Premier League and the Premier League respectively.

Youth Training Academy Director Ingerthorpe said: "Lutas has influenced many age groups in the Youth Training Academy, and we bid farewell to him with our best wishes. Player development is the core of our work, and many young players should thank him, whether in Liverpool or in other leagues, who helped them move to their first-team football career. He led the club to win the fourth Youth FA Cup away at Manchester City during his U18 period. That night was unforgettable, and his management of the U21 over the past five years has witnessed many players making their first-team debuts. I want to thank him for all his contributions to the youth training Academy and I know everyone in the club will wish him all the best in the exciting journey in the future."