The Welshman returned to action for the Reds’ U23s after injury and wasted no time in getting his tally for the season up and running as Neil Critchley’s team maintained a 100 per cent start to the campaign.
Wilson scored both goals in a 2-0 victory at West Ham United and went one better with a perfect hat-trick against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield four days later.
The 20-year-old is one of eight players to be shortlisted for the monthly accolade, with the winner to be announced by the Premier League next Friday.