Liverpool wide man issues emotional statement after suffering a surprise injury setback.
Liverpool’s plans for a busy winter period have suffered a setback after one of their most promising young forwards shared some unfortunate news.
Kaide Gordon revealed on Instagram that he has suffered a torn meniscus.
Calling it “the worst news I could have got,” the 21-year-old expressed his frustration, saying: “So disappointed to say I have torn my meniscus and will be out for some time… this one will hurt for a while but I will be back.”
It’s a harsh blow for the winger, who has worked tirelessly to rebuild his career after being sidelined for the entire 2022–23 season with a long-term injury.
Gordon had recently begun to show flashes of the talent that made him Liverpool’s youngest ever FA Cup goalscorer.
After netting on his debut against Shrewsbury in January 2022, he had been catching the eye again for the Under-21s this season.
Before this latest injury, he had put up impressive numbers—four goals and four assists in eight matches, while averaging 4.5 successful dribbles per 90 minutes.
That form had pushed him into consideration for Arne Slot’s senior squad during a period when Mo Salah, Cody Gakpo, and Federico Chiesa were all unavailable.
He had even trained with the first team before the recent Champions League clash with PSV Eindhoven.
Impact on Liverpool’s plans
The injury also ends any realistic hope of a January loan move, something U21 manager Rob Page had hinted at, saying that if Gordon kept performing at his level, “there will be people at the door to take him, no doubt.”
Page had encouraged the youngster to maintain his consistency, praise that reflected the trajectory Gordon seemed to be on.
His rise was further underlined when Ian Doyle noted that Jurgen Klopp “really likes him,” a sign of how highly respected the ex-Derby County player has been under both Klopp and Slot.
What it means for his season
With Liverpool dealing with several absences in attack and Gordon edging closer to first-team involvement, this news is disappointing for both the club and supporters.
He had featured as a substitute in the Carabao Cup loss to Crystal Palace in October and had hoped to earn more senior minutes.
Instead, he now faces another recovery spell—a frustrating trend for a player who had just begun to regain the sharpness and confidence that once marked him as a future Anfield star.
Still, Gordon signed off his message with determination: “I will be back,” and everyone connected with the club will hope that this setback doesn’t hinder a career that has shown clear top-level potential.