The Reds are expected to give chances to a host of talented youngsters in the Carabao Cup third round on Wednesday

It's that time of year again. The time when Liverpool look to unleash a few of their talented teenagers on the world.

The early rounds of the Carabao Cup represent the perfect opportunity for that. Trent Alexander-Arnold, Curtis Jones, Caoimhin Kelleher and Harvey Elliott all earned their stripes that way, while last season saw the likes of Kaide Gordon, Conor Bradley and Tyler Morton given chances to shine.

Liverpool, of course, went on to lift the trophy, but we can expect a youthful Reds side as they begin their defence of it against League One outfit Derby County at Anfield on Wednesday night.

Here, GOAL takes a look at some of the youngsters who are likely to be involved…

GettyFabio Carvalho

Reds fans already like what they have seen from the 20-year-old, who joined from Fulham in the summer, in a deal which could eventually cost the Reds around £8 million ($9.2m).

Carvalho has scored twice in the Premier League for Liverpool, including a memorable late winner against Newcastle in August, and has racked up 14 appearances in all competitions.

A lovely footballer to watch, blessed with excellent touch and balance, as well as an eye for goal, the Portugal Under-21 international is almost certain to start against Derby.

AdvertisementGetty ImagesCalvin Ramsay

Another summer signing, Ramsay has had to wait to launch his Reds career, picking up a back injury, which medics believe is linked to a growth spurt, shortly after his £4.5m ($5.2m) switch from Aberdeen in June.

The 19-year-old has had a handful of run-outs with Liverpool's U21 side in recent weeks, however, and made his senior debut as a late substitute against Napoli earlier this month.

Signed to provide back-up and competition to Trent Alexander-Arnold at right back, the young Scot should get his first chance to really show what he can do against Derby.

Getty ImagesStefan Bajcetic

"Sometimes the academy gives you a present, and he is one of them!" Assistant manager Pep Lijnders could hardly have sounded more enthusiastic when asked by GOAL on Tuesday about Bajcetic's development at Liverpool.

The 17-year-old has been a regular with the first-team this season, appearing off the bench in both the Premier League and Champions League after catching the eye with Jurgen Klopp's squad in pre-season.

Bajcetic, already an U19 international with Spain, has played as a centre-back but is seen by Liverpool as a holding midfielder, and one of serious potential too. "Stefan is a joy to watch," says Lijnders. "He has all the characteristics we search for as a midfield player."

Liverpool FCBobby Clark

Another who has spent plenty of time around the senior squad this season, 17-year-old Clark made his Premier League debut in the thrashing of Bournemouth in August, and has been one of the standout players in the Reds' UEFA Youth League side.

His father, Lee, played in the Premier League for Newcastle and Fulham, and his son looks to be a chip off the old block; a versatile, energetic attacking midfielder who presses well, keeps possession and is capable of both scoring and creating goals.