Ex-Liverpool youngster suffers injury blow just days after huge career moment
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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCDerby manager John Eustace provided updates on Derry Murkin and former Liverpool star Bobby Clark after both suffered hamstring injuries in the 2-1 loss to Southampton20:34, 11 Apr 2026Updated 20:34, 11 Apr 2026Bobby Clark has picked up an injury(Image: Getty Images)Derby boss John Eustace was left deeply frustrated as his team's injury woes struck once more.The Rams fielded a makeshift side that ultimately fell 2-1 to Southampton, a result that has all but extinguished their playoff aspirations. In a week that had already seen Patrick Agyemang sidelined for nine months and Ben Brereton Diaz unable to face his parent club, Eustace could ill-afford further setbacks.Yet it emerged that star recruit Derry Murkin had sustained a knock on Easter Monday and required replacing by Max Johnston, with former Liverpool player Bobby Clark — who was deputizing for Agyemang, just days after being nominated for a huge award — also limping off just nine minutes in.READ MORE: Arne Slot hit with Liverpool injury scare just as things start looking upREAD MORE: Why are Liverpool fans protesting against Fulham?
Controversial move explainedEustace said: "Derry hurt his hamstring against Stoke and just couldn't get right for today, I hope he'll be back [for Oxford]."Max Johnston hasn't played for four or five months, his performance today for 60 minutes was excellent."Unfortunately, Bobby just came off with a hamstring. Hopefully it's not too bad."Clark is spending the season on loan at Derby(Image: Getty Images)Eustace declined to attribute the Rams' playoff shortcomings solely to their mounting injury list.He added: "This is the Championship, this is football, everyone gets injuries.
It's been a fantastic effort."The season's not over, and we're going to go again next week."Who is Bobby Clark?Clark, who is the son of former Newcastle star Lee Clark, joined Liverpool's academy as a 16-year-old in 2021 following spells with Birmingham City and Newcastle.He played 14 times for Liverpool's first team and came off the bench in the 2024 Carabao Cup final to win his first major trophy.The 21-year-old made a bold decision later that year by completing a permanent transfer to Red Bull Salzburg. He's scored four goals and provided four assists this season to be nominated for the Young Championship Player of the Year.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Bobby ClarkLiverpool FCRed Bull Salzburg