Liverpool U18 coach Mike Marsh has welcomed their new American signing Marc Pelosi.

The U18 coach gave the Academy's new recruit a run out during last weekend's 1-1 draw with Crewe and admits he has been highly impressed by his impact during training sessions.

Marsh told Liverpoolfc.tv: "He's a good player. He's been training with us for a while. He's in between squads really, training with the reserves one week and then the U18s the next.

"We've been waiting for his paperwork to come through and now it has everyone is delighted. He managed 45 minutes for us against Crewe last weekend and looked a really good player. He was also on the bench for the reserves at Blackburn.

"He's a left-footed player who can play anywhere on the left-hand side and he's also captain of his country at youth level.

"I think he will be a real plus for the football club."