Following Liverpool’s Carabao Cup victory over Leicester City last month, Luke Chambers slept soundly.

All of the sacrifices made by Chambers and his family during his time with the club were ultimately worthwhile for them to witness.

A few minutes on the Anfield field was more than enough recompense.

The 19-year-old, who joined the Reds at the age of six, made his competitive senior debut off the bench at the beginning of second-half injury time. This was unquestionably the high point of his career to far.

A few weeks later, Chambers reflects on the incident as he tells Liverpoolfc.com: “I was just clapping when the third goal went in, and then I sat back down in my seat and kind of just fazed out.” The minute was eighty-nine.

“Curt [Jones], who was standing next to me, touched me and said, ‘Lad, you’re coming on, you’re coming on.’ I didn’t hear the gaffer at first. When I looked up, he was saying, “Put on your shirt.”

“It was a bit of a blur from then on.”

“You have to put in a lot of sacrifices,” he continues. You miss the moments when you might have wanted to go out but are unable to. That kind of moment merely proves that everything is worthwhile.

It was a great occasion for both my parents and myself, especially since they took me to football, left work early, and gave of themselves for me.

It’s just the beginning. More is what I desire, more opportunities. Still, it’s a fantastic place to start.”

On the evening of the match, Chambers took Kostas Tsimikas’ place and was able to play a variety of defensive positions, including left-back.

His background as a midfielder in younger age groups make him a defender who is more than comfortable with the ball at his feet.

He acknowledges that his reputation as a defensive player extends beyond his heroic last-ditch challenges and stunning headers.

Chambers states, “I believe that I’m more of a stay-on-my-feet defender.” “I’m more deliberate about where I stand; I don’t really dive right in.” That’s why I read plays well, play on the front foot, and intercept a good number of passes.

“Virg [van Dijk] reads the game so well and is so elegant when he defends. They are, in my opinion, the greatest type of defenders available today. My strategy is centered around maintaining cool when defending.

“My current level of adaptability truly helps me in the game. I simply believe that having those roles opens up a lot more possibilities.

I believe that being at ease with the ball and representing a team like Liverpool is what’s expected anywhere on the field. Everyone on the field, even goalkeepers, is expected to play with the ball.

“I think it suits me well, so I’ll just have to keep being brave and getting on it.”