Liverpool head coach reports key summer signing has picked up injury and out for weekend

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Liverpool have experienced a mixed day of news, combining encouragement with a fresh setback. The optimism stemmed from the return of young striker Will Wright, who made a formal comeback from injury by featuring for the under-21s against Norwich City. Although Wright had previously played in a behind-closed-doors game, this outing marked his first more public appearance since his layoff, underlining a step forward in his recovery and match fitness.

That positive development followed Liverpool’s impressive performance in earning a point against Premier League leaders Arsenal, a match in which Arne Slot’s side arguably could have claimed all three points. Overall, it had been shaping up as a notably upbeat period for the club.

However, the mood was tempered by confirmation that a key summer signing for Liverpool’s women’s team will miss the upcoming Women’s Super League clash against London City Lionesses. Head coach Gareth Taylor revealed that striker Beata Olsson, a vital attacking figure since arriving in the summer, has picked up a minor injury. Taylor described it as “a little knock” but admitted it is enough to rule her out of the weekend fixture, expressing frustration given how well she had been performing before Christmas.

Olsson’s absence is a significant blow as she is the team’s leading goalscorer, and her unavailability limits Liverpool’s options in the final third. Taylor acknowledged that this loss further narrows his choices up front and reiterated that the club is working hard to bring in additional players to bolster the squad. There is still uncertainty over whether fellow newcomer Anna Josendal will make her debut against London City Lionesses, but Taylor is hopeful Olsson’s injury will be short-term and that she will return to action as soon as possible.