Liverpool’s 17-year-old striker Will Wright has been ruled out for several matches following an injury sustained in the UEFA Youth League clash with Atletico Madrid.
Journalist Lewis Bower confirmed that scans showed the issue is “not as serious as first feared” but the summer signing from Salford City will be sidelined temporarily.
The setback opens doors for other youngsters as Arne Slot rotates his squad for Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie against Southampton.
Kieran Morrison, Tommy Pilling, Jayden Danns, and Trey Nyoni were held back from U21 duty, hinting at senior involvement.
Scanlon, Chambers, and Bajcetic are instead being eased back through U21 minutes.
First-team stars Van Dijk, Konaté, Salah, Gravenberch, and Szoboszlai will be rested.
New signings Giorgi Mamardashvili and Giovanni Leoni could debut.
Rising talent Rio Ngumoha, set for a pay rise, remains firmly in Slot’s senior plans.
Wright’s absence means he’ll miss the Southampton tie, but Liverpool see the injury as short-term, with academy prospects now stepping up to seize their chance.
