Liverpool faces an ongoing issue even before the new season starts, as injuries continue to disrupt their plans. This persistent problem, which notably affected Jurgen Klopp’s final season as manager, appears to be resurfacing. This time, the unfortunate player affected is Jayden Danns, a promising young forward who has encountered a setback.
David Lynch, a Liverpool insider writing on his Substack column, reports that the 18-year-old Danns is dealing with a back injury that will keep him out until October. This setback has caused him to miss Liverpool’s pre-season tour in the United States and has complicated the club’s plans to loan him out for the 2024/25 season.
The timing of Danns’ injury is particularly unfortunate. The pre-season is a crucial period for players, especially young ones, to showcase their skills and make an impression on the coaching staff. For Danns, this was his chance to catch the attention of Liverpool’s new manager, Arne Slot, and potentially secure a more significant role in the upcoming season. Regrettably, the injury has deprived him of this opportunity.
Earlier in the year, Danns had shown considerable promise when he was unexpectedly promoted to the senior squad during an injury crisis. His performances, including a notable debut in the Carabao Cup final and two goals in an FA Cup victory over Southampton, indicated that he was on the verge of becoming a regular member of Liverpool’s first team.
Had it not been for this injury, Danns would likely have played a key role during the pre-season tour in the United States, which would have been an excellent opportunity for him to further prove his abilities and secure more playing time under Slot. Unfortunately, his back injury has sidelined him at a critical time, hindering his development and leaving him to contemplate what could have been.
Now, the focus for Danns and the club is on his recovery. The aim is for him to regain full fitness by October, allowing him to resume his progress. If his rehabilitation proceeds as hoped, there is optimism that he could secure a loan move during the winter transfer window, which would provide him with the regular playing time necessary for his continued development.
For Liverpool, Danns’ injury highlights the vulnerability of their squad depth, especially as they aim to compete on multiple fronts in the upcoming season. The club will hope that this is an isolated issue rather than the beginning of another injury-riddled campaign.
