Liverpool’s injury situation has taken another turn after Sunday’s loss to Manchester City, with Mail Sport’s Lewis Steel delivering fresh updates on several key players. His report brought a mix of encouraging progress and disappointing setbacks involving Stefan Bajcetic, Jayden Danns, Alisson Becker and Jeremie Frimpong as we head into the international break.
Bajcetic back in light training, but Frimpong ruled out for longer
Steel revealed that Stefan Bajcetic has returned to light outdoor work at the AXA Training Centre following his summer operation.
“Bajcetic has been back out on the grass at the AXA Training Centre, which is a positive step after his surgery,” he noted, adding that the youngster could feature for the U21s soon.
That’s a welcome boost considering how impressive the Spaniard was before injuries stalled his development.
However, the news on Jeremie Frimpong was far less positive. The Dutch defender is expected to remain out for an extended period.
“Patience is needed with that one,” Steel said, reminding that he previously reported a minimum six-week absence. It’s another setback for the 24-year-old’s early Liverpool career, and with Robbie Fowler recently questioning whether the club’s summer signings have actually weakened the squad, this latest blow certainly doesn’t help our depth or momentum.
Danns suffers worrying blow
Steel also reported that Jayden Danns is upbeat but faces an unclear return date.
“Danns’s injury sounds nasty, though he’s said to be in good spirits. I don’t have a timeframe yet,” he explained.
The lack of certainty will disappoint many, especially after Wales boss Rob Page previously tipped the 18-year-old as a potential future England No.9.
Alisson pushing for quick comeback
There is some hope, though — Alisson Becker is aiming to be back in the starting XI for the upcoming clash with Nottingham Forest as he pushes for a rapid recovery.
Liverpool’s 3–0 defeat to City highlighted again how much the team struggles without key players available. With five losses in six league matches, this international break may be arriving at just the right moment for the squad to regroup and heal.
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