The upcoming football season is on the horizon, yet Liverpool is already encountering difficulties due to injuries affecting their strategies. Jurgen Klopp’s last season saw several crucial players sidelined, and now Jayden Danns, who had taken advantage of these absences, is facing his own problem.
Journalist David Lynch mentioned in his Substack column that Danns is anticipated to be out until October because of a back injury. This setback has prevented him from joining Liverpool’s pre-season tour in the United States, a key period for him to display his abilities and make a notable impression.
Liverpool had planned to loan Danns out for the 2024/25 season to give him valuable first-team experience. However, his injury has disrupted this plan. Missing the pre-season tour meant Danns missed an important chance to impress the new head coach, Arne Slot, and secure a loan move for regular playing time.
At 18, Danns made a notable impression during his Liverpool debut in February, stepping up amid an injury crisis. He played a crucial role in Liverpool’s Carabao Cup final win and scored twice in an FA Cup match against Southampton. These performances indicated he was on track for more first-team chances.
Had Danns been healthy, he would likely have had significant playing time during the U.S. pre-season tour, where younger players were being given opportunities by the new coach. However, his injury has derailed these plans.
As Danns works on recovering from his back injury, there is hope he will regain his fitness and possibly secure a loan move during the winter transfer window. This would enable him to continue his development and showcase his potential, despite the unfortunate timing of his injury. For now, the focus is on his recovery and future prospects once he is fully recovered.