Forgotten Liverpool star loved by Jurgen Klopp enters final season of contract

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Stefan Bajcetic was once regarded as Liverpool's brightest talent, but he hasn't played for the first team in two years after suffering injury setbacks and spending time out on loanStefan Bajcetic broke into Liverpool's first team under Jurgen Klopp(Image: Getty Images)Three years ago, Stefan Bajcetic was the most exciting youngster at Anfield.Now, it's unclear whether he'll ever play for Liverpool's first team again. Still a teenager, he seemed to be the future of Liverpool's midfield.Jurgen Klopp was among those to praise Bajcetic.

He said: "So far, there were no signs we have to rest him, which is good for us.Bajcetic has struggled with injuries in recent years(Image: Getty Images)"Stefan played exceptional and not because he is only 18; he just played exceptional. Bajcetic, having recently signed a long-term contract at Liverpool, picked up an adductor injury, ruling him out for the rest of the season.He then made just three first-team appearances during the 2023/24 season due to more muscle problems.

But those minutes came at a cost; he picked up a serious hamstring injury in his final game for Las Palmas that required surgery.Bajcetic was forced to start the 2025/26 campaign in the treatment room and ended up spending the entire season there, despite having been expected to return at the beginning of the calendar year.Now, Liverpool is hoping Bajcetic will be fit for preseason. It promises to be a huge one for the 21-year-old, who has just one year left to prove he can make the grade at Anfield after falling out of the limelight.Bajcetic may have become Liverpool's forgotten man, but there's still time for him to turn things around.