Liverpool midfielder out injured for January

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Liverpool Midfielder Out Injured for January

Liverpool have been dealt another injury setback with young midfielder Stefan Bajcetic suffering a fresh hamstring problem that is set to keep him out for the rest of January. The issue, reported by The Athletic, has halted his latest comeback attempt just as he hoped to rejoin first-team contention before Christmas.[1]

The 21-year-old has endured a torrid time with injuries since his impressive breakthrough in early 2023, when he briefly emerged as one of Liverpool’s most exciting midfield prospects. A series of fitness problems – including adductor, calf, back and now recurring hamstring issues – have repeatedly interrupted his development and limited his opportunities at Anfield.[1][2]

This latest setback is significant for Bajcetic’s short-term future. Any realistic hope of securing a January loan move to gain regular senior minutes has effectively been ended, with the midfielder not expected to be available until at least the end of the month.[1] As a result, his best chance of game time this season is now likely to come with Liverpool’s under-21s, unless he can force his way back into Arne Slot’s plans later in the campaign.[1][2]

The situation is becoming a growing concern given his age and lack of recent first-team action. Bajcetic has not made a senior appearance for Liverpool in well over a year, and competition for places in a rebuilt midfield is now much stronger than when he first emerged. The article underlines that this injury not only delays his comeback but also raises broader questions about how – and whether – he can still establish himself as a long-term figure in Liverpool’s midfield setup.[1][2]