Liverpool have been dealt another tough hand, and this time it’s one of their most exciting young strikers feeling the pain.
Teen sensation Jayden Danns has suffered a serious hamstring injury — one that could keep him out for the rest of the year.
The 19-year-old picked up the problem while taking a free-kick for Liverpool’s Under-21 side against Ipswich Town last month.
What looked like a routine kick quickly turned into a long-term concern. Scans later confirmed the severity, ruling him out for several months.
Liverpool U21 boss Rob Page confirmed the news, saying: “It could be a couple of months. It’s not going to be a quick fix.”
He added, “It’s a setback for him, but Dannsy is very positive about everything in life, especially football. If anybody can get through this setback, it’s him without doubt.”
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A cruel twist in a promising story
This latest setback comes just as Danns was beginning to find his feet again. The young forward had missed the end of last season after a back injury scrapped a proposed loan move to Sunderland.
He returned fit and firing in the summer, even featuring for the senior side in the League Cup win over Southampton.
Now, he finds himself back on the treatment table — a place no footballer wants to be.
For a player who had already made 10 senior appearances and scored three goals for Liverpool, including in big cup games, this feels like a cruel interruption to his upward rise.
Page, speaking after the U21s’ 2-0 defeat to Crewe in the EFL Trophy, didn’t hide his disappointment.
The young Reds dominated possession but were punished by a controversial penalty and defensive lapses — problems that felt symbolic of the club’s wider struggles right now.
Injury bug biting across the club
Liverpool’s senior squad hasn’t been spared either. With several stars sidelined, manager Arne Slot has seen his options shrink faster than a goal lead at Old Trafford.
And now, even the youth setup — often the club’s safety net — is running thin.
Still, there’s belief that Danns will return stronger. His attitude, work ethic, and sheer passion for the game have earned him fans across the club.
Liverpool’s medical team is confident that the youngster will make a full recovery, though patience will be key.
If there’s one thing Liverpool fans know, it’s that setbacks often make the comebacks sweeter. For Jayden Danns, the next chapter may just be his best yet.
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