Jayden Danns also wasn’t named by the Reds, despite the striker returning from injury and was pictured back in training last week.

The striker, who has played nine times for Liverpool and scored three goals, suffered an injury impacted 2024/25 season

Danns struggled with injury issues last season

Liverpool.com understands that scans this summer have shown the player has recovered, but there is understandable caution so as not to cause any relapses.

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Hence Liverpool’s decision to omit Danns from the squad that flew to Hong Kong on Sunday, with concerns surrounding the physical demands of travelling

The academy graduate will continue his training in Kirkby over the next two weeks and will look to increase his workload as he begins preparations for the new season.

A source told Liverpool.com that Danns is “capable of playing tomorrow” if needed, but Liverpool is taking a cautious approach to his return, with the decision explained to the player in a meeting last week.



Danns last played for Liverpool in January

He did score in the FA Cup win over Accrington Stanley in January after coming off the bench in the 4-0 win.

The teenager also played 14 minutes in the 4-1 Premier League win over Ipswich Town on January 25.

Arne Slot namechecked Danns when listing his striker options in January, before a decision was made to send him on loan to Sunderland.