Kaide Gordon Facing Another Spell on the Sidelines After New Injury
Kaide Gordon made his long-awaited return to Liverpool earlier this month, coming off the bench in a 4-1 defeat for the U21s at home to Middlesbrough. However, it will be another – albeit much briefer – wait for his next appearance, with the Liverpool Echo reporting a new setback.
Gordon is said to have rolled his ankle, meaning a two-week absence is expected, though it is stressed that it is “not related” to his previous issues. The injury is “not regarded as serious” by those within the club, though it is undoubtedly a frustrating one for the player, who has missed a significant amount of football.
A Breakthrough at First-Team Level
Gordon had made a breakthrough at first-team level prior to his lengthy absence, becoming Liverpool’s youngest-ever goalscorer in the FA Cup. Thursday marked the two-year anniversary of his senior debut, when Gordon started in a 3-0 win away to Norwich in the League Cup, but he has been unable to add to his four appearances so far.
Liverpool did signal their ongoing faith in the teenager this week, however, with his inclusion in the extended squad for the Europa League group stage. Gordon was registered as part of List B for the competition, with an unlimited number of players under the age of 21 permitted, provided they have been with the club for at least two years.
He was also named for the knockout stages of last season’s Champions League, but failed to make the matchday squad as his recovery took longer than hoped.
A Positive Outlook Despite Setback
Despite this latest setback, Gordon will remain positive about his future prospects. He had looked ahead to “many more to come” as he marked his comeback earlier this month, and Liverpool’s ongoing faith in him is a sign of their belief that he can still reach the heights expected of him.
The 18-year-old winger will now look to make a swift return from this latest injury, and with the right attitude and continued hard work, he can still make up for lost time and become a key figure for Liverpool in the years to come.