Liverpool confirm 18-year-old Bajcetic out for season due to injury

2023-03-17 16:01

Liverpool confirm 18-year-old Bajcetic out for season due to injury


After Liverpool's 18-year-old defender Stefan Bajcetic missed yesterday's 1-0 Champions League round of 16 match against Real Madrid due to injury, Liverpool officially announced bad news today , referring to Bajsedic who will miss all the remaining games of the season due to injury .


Bajcetic joined the Liverpool youth team at the age of 16, and his performance has improved by leaps and bounds in just 2 years. Liverpool will officially renew the contract with the star in August 2022, and Bajcetic is also promoted to the first team. He made his debut in the Premier League and became one of the most promising young players in the Premier League.


The defender has performed well this season. He has played 17 Premier League, English League Cup and Champions League games. He has excellent defensive strength and also contributed a goal. At the same time, he was favored by Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp. After the game, Klopp praised Bajcetic as a top player with calm composure and breakthrough performance.


Liverpool confirm 18-year-old Bajcetic out for season due to injury


However, before yesterday's UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg match, Bajcetic felt discomfort in his thigh. After examination, it was found that there was a stress reaction around the adductor muscle, so he missed the game. It is a pity that this new star will miss Liverpool's rest of the season.


Bajcetic also announced the news on social media. He couldn't hide his sadness at not being able to participate in the first wonderful season. Then the teenager also understood that this is a challenge in his career. He thanked Liverpool for their support throughout the season. Support and encouragement, and promise to do everything possible to recover from the injury and return to the game in the best physical and mental condition.


A number of key players face further injuries


But with the absence of Bajsedic, Liverpool, which has experienced injuries to many key players in the critical season and competed for European qualifications, has become even worse. It is understood that Liverpool's injured lineup this season includes 26-year-old forward Luis Dias, 31-year-old defender Virgil van Dijk, 26-year-old forward Diogo Jota and 31-year-old midfielder Thiago Alcanta Many key players such as La and Bajcetic.


Liverpool confirm 18-year-old Bajcetic out for season due to injury


This is a major blow to coach Klopp. Liverpool were eliminated in the last 16 of the Champions League with a total score of 6-2 after losing to Real Madrid yesterday. Liverpool, currently ranked 6th in the Premier League, needs to focus on returning to the Premier League and compete for the top 4 positions in order to be eligible to return to the European elite next season. However, with the increase in the injury list, Klopp also made it clear that the team is undertaking a difficult task.