Liverpool loanee hit with another setback in stalled season

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On-loan Liverpool youngster Ben Woodburn is facing a spell on the sidelines after damaging his ankle.

The 19-year-old attacking midfielder was hurt during a training session with Sheffield United.

Woodburn has returned to Liverpool for treatment and attended Sunday’s 3-1 win over Manchester United at Anfield on crutches with his left foot in a protective boot.

Liverpool are waiting to discover the extent of the damage but he’s not expected to be back available until the new year.

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It’s been a tough season so far for the Wales international, who joined the Blades in search of regular game time but has found his opportunities limited.

He has made just eight appearances for the Championship outfit and hasn’t featured for them since November 3.

He’s likely to be recalled by Liverpool when the transfer window opens in January.

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Speaking last month about Woodburn, Klopp said, “It’s not about being happy in the situation, it’s about being realistic.

“Sheffield United are obviously playing a brilliant season and it’s always difficult to come in. A Championship team is quality and if you are high up in the table it’s even more quality.

“Ben is still an unbelievably young boy. We will never lose him or think: ‘He is not doing well enough in Sheffield.’ It’s normal. He wanted it – he wanted to come into a situation where he had to prove himself somewhere else.

“So far, it didn’t work out brilliantly but being in a situation like this and having some problems after eight or nine years with absolutely no problem in his development – because he was a standout player in our youth department – is very important.”

Woodburn burst on to the scene two years ago when he became the youngest goal scorer in the club’s history – netting in a League Cup tie against Leeds at the age of 17 years and 143 days.

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