The forward joined the Reds’ academy at Under 14 level after impressing in his school team and in Sunday league. O’Rourke became Under 18 Captain as well as featuring for the Under 19s in the UEFA Youth League. The striker was also a part of the Liverpool squad that won the FA Youth Cup in 2019. O’Rourke spent time earlier this season on loan at Caernarfon Town in the Welsh Premier League and scored seven goals in ten appearances.