The 20-year-old winger expressed frustration at starting Wednesday’s 1-0 Europa League final loss to Tottenham as a substitute.

Succeeding Jurgen Klopp was viewed as challenge enough and, allowing for the transition, a top-four finish was deemed eminently acceptable as Opta gave them just 5.1 per cent chance of finishing top.

The 56-year-old sheep farmer with land near Kenmare in Co Kerry was reported missing more than two months ago.