Liverpool are anxiously monitoring the condition of promising forward Jayden Danns, who was forced off during the U21s’ defeat against Ipswich Town at the weekend.
The 19-year-old had to be substituted after just over half an hour in the Premier League 2 clash, with the club confirming he is undergoing assessment for a suspected hamstring injury. Reports suggest the youngster appeared to pull up straight after taking a free-kick, leading to his early withdrawal and sparking concern over another blow to the Reds’ attacking options.
Danns’ exit capped off a frustrating afternoon for Rob Page’s side, who fell to a 3-2 loss despite a determined second-half fightback. It also adds to Liverpool’s growing list of unavailable players at youth level, with Will Wright sidelined by an MCL problem and Giovanni Leoni still recovering from an ACL injury.
At senior level, the picture isn’t much brighter. Hugo Ekitike has only just returned from suspension, Alexander Isak is still building match sharpness after his big-money arrival from Newcastle, and Federico Chiesa has not travelled with the squad for the Champions League clash against Galatasaray.
The Reds recently secured Florian Wirtz to bolster creativity in midfield, and he may be called upon to ease the burden if attacking options continue to dwindle.
For Danns, whose development has been carefully tracked by the coaching staff, Liverpool supporters will be hoping the medical tests bring positive news. Until then, the club’s doctors will determine the extent of the problem before any recovery timeline can be confirmed.
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