Liverpool Handed Injury Boost on Jayden Danns: 'Doing Really Well' and 'Getting Stronger Every Day'

Liverpool FC has received positive news on young striker Jayden Danns' injury recovery, with under-21 coach Rob Page delivering an encouraging update amid the team's busy schedule.[2][1]

Academy product Jayden Danns, who joined Liverpool's youth setup at age eight, has faced persistent injury setbacks throughout his career. The 20-year-old forward (born January 16, 2006) made his senior debut in February 2024 against Luton Town and featured in key matches, including scoring twice in an FA Cup win over Southampton and starting in a Champions League tie against PSV Eindhoven. He signed a long-term contract in January 2025 before a loan spell at Sunderland.[3]

His most recent senior outing was a substitute appearance in Liverpool's Carabao Cup victory over Southampton in September, followed by a U21s game. A serious hamstring injury sidelined him for nearly five months, prompting head coach Arne Slot to lament his absence last month. Slot praised Danns' mentality: “He’s been very unlucky... but he’s always fighting himself back after setbacks... the world will get to know him the moment he’s fit again.”[2]

In the latest development, Page shared optimism ahead of a medical meeting on Tuesday: “Jayden is doing really well. Every morning he’s out on the grass, and he’s getting better and better, stronger and stronger every day.” This fitness check could pave the way for his return, boosting Arne Slot's options as Liverpool prepares for a Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.[2][1][5]

With first-team strikers like Alexander Isak previously out, Danns' recovery is timely, especially as the club navigates academy injuries. Meanwhile, emerging talents like 18-year-old Josh Sonni-Lambie, with 20 goals this season, signal a bright future for Liverpool's attack.[6]

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