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Liverpool have sent a raft of players out on loan but some are not kicking on like many thought they would.The Reds’ first team is filled from top to bottom with high quality talent, with many of their players some of Europe’s best.As well as this, they have one of the best academies in England and perhaps even the world, although a route to Arne Slot’s team looks tricky due to the competition in front of them. Join our newsletter for news & smart analysis.
So, sending young stars out on loan is one of the best ways for them to get valuable minutes and progress as a footballer, with many dropping down into the Championship.However, there is one Liverpool loanee who is not able to get the minutes he desires, with the injuries that he has been suffering leaving him feeling very hard done by.Photo by Lee Parker – CameraSport via Getty ImagesOwen Beck is struggling with injuries at Derby One loan spell is often not enough for many players as they need a few consistent seasons to be able to prove themselves, with this being true for Owen Beck.The 23-year-old excelled at Dundee and then at Blackburn Rovers last season under manager John Eustace.In fact, he impressed the boss so much that when Eustace moved to Derby County, he brought Beck with him and sanctioned another loan move.This one is yet to prove as fruitful, though, as injuries are severely disrupting his progress, with Beck’s manager admitting that his left-back is going through a hard time right now.“It’s a really difficult moment for Owen,” Eustace told Derbyshire Live.“He’s not back with the group as such, and it’s been a really frustrating time for him and for us. But we’ve got to get him in the right mindset and in the right state of fitness before he can actually come in and train every day and be part of the group.“He’s doing well and he’s heading in the right direction.
It’s a bit slower than what we wanted, but when he’s back, I know we’ve got a great player to help join the squad. That’s key.”READ MORE: Jurgen Klinsmann makes World Cup prediction about Florian Wirtz which will never come trueBeck is yet to play a game this season due to issues he has picked up, with this being something that Liverpool will be keeping a close eye on.Owen Beck is running out of time to prove himselfNow 23, Beck is no longer really considered as one of the ‘young ones’, with the left-back having a decent amount of experience under his belt.His loan spells at Dundee and Blackburn were promising to the extent that he may have got a chance with the first-team, especially due to uncertainty of Andy Robertson’s future at the time.But the Reds felt another temporary move would be best, although he now needs to get himself fit as quickly as possible or else his time at Derby might be cut short.The Reds may think about cashing in on him soon as well if he is unable to prove that he has a future at the club, meaning that this season could be make or break for the Welshman.