Kaide Gordon Returns to Full Training After 17-Month Injury Nightmare

Liverpool youngster Kaide Gordon is finally back in training after a 17-month injury nightmare. The 18-year-old forward made four senior appearances in 2021/22 before a pelvic issue linked to his ongoing growth began to curtail his development last February.

Gordon did not travel to Germany with the first team for their pre-season camp as he conducted the final stages of his rehabilitation programme back at Kirkby, but he has now been cleared to commence full training as part of the under-21 squad.

This Is Anfield reported earlier this month that Gordon was on track to return to full training this summer after what can only be described as a nightmare run of fortune with injury.

Liverpool Exercise Caution with Gordon’s Recovery Progress

Liverpool have been tentative in bringing the 18-year-old back into the fold due to the nature and severity of his injury, but Gordon will now be hoping that the upcoming campaign presents an opportunity to work his way back into Jurgen Klopp‘s future plans.

The club will continue to monitor the forward and manage his workload as he continues to work towards a competitive return. Gordon posted a picture in his football boots from the AXA Training Centre to his Instagram account, the message short and sweet: “First session back”.

The youngster scored his first goal for the club at home to Shrewsbury in the FA Cup third round back last January having rapidly worked his way through Liverpool’s youth ranks. He will be keen to showcase his abilities to the manager should he get the opportunity to join up with the full squad later this summer in an attempt to pick up where he left off as a genuine youth contender.

Gordon’s Role for Liverpool Remains Unclear

His role for the Reds once the season gets underway remains to be seen, with patience likely to be the order of the day as the club exercise caution with his recovery progress. Gordon is an exciting prospect and many Liverpool fans will be hoping that he can make a successful return from injury and become a regular part of Jurgen Klopp’s team.

The return of Kaide Gordon is a welcome sight for Liverpool fans and it will be interesting to see how he fares in pre-season training and how quickly he can make an impact in the first team.