Liverpool’s youth revolution continues to blossom under Arne Slot, and Monday’s 4-1 win over Athletic Bilbao offered another glimpse into the Reds’ exciting next generation.

Among the brightest sparks at Anfield was the long-absent Jayden Danns, who stepped back onto the pitch for the first time in over six months — marking a personal comeback as much as a team triumph. The 19-year-old, whose last Liverpool outing came back in January, had missed the remainder of the season and his loan spell at Sunderland due to a back injury.

🩺 His injury — a stress fracture discovered during his Sunderland medical — forced the Reds to take a cautious path to recovery. But Slot finally reintroduced him in the 56th minute of this pre-season showdown — and the youngster wasted no time showing he’s ready to compete again.

Danns featured on both flanks, initially on the right before switching to the left, while Darwin Núñez operated through the middle. His pace, power, and link-up play were on full display, along with a noticeably bulked-up frame that hinted at hard work behind the scenes.

💪 He’s already been active with the U21s this summer, even playing in the victory over Lens — but this was his first senior appearance of pre-season, and he looked more than ready.

Meanwhile, Liverpool’s wide talents stole the show early on. Rio Ngumoha and Ben Doak both found the back of the net in the first half, reminding everyone why there’s so much hype around them. Harvey Elliott and Darwin Núñez completed the scoring in what was a comfortable performance for Slot’s men.

🚨 With Núñez’s future still hanging in the balance — the striker has been linked with a move away to Al-Hilal — Danns’ re-emergence couldn’t have come at a better time. Slot may be forced to look internally for attacking depth, and the academy product could now be staking his claim.

The Reds will hope this is just the beginning of a comeback story that could add real depth and dynamism to their front line this season. Keep your eyes on Danns — his journey is just getting started. 👀🔥