Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has ruled out Stefan Buycetic from Saturday’s Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur.
The Anfield manager told the Reds’ media team that the 18-year-old suffered a “minor setback” ahead of the game against Spurs.
Bajcetic has already clocked up 21 competitive appearances for Liverpool, including a cameo in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup win over Leicester.
The Spain youth international has impressed after breaking into the Liverpool team and enjoying an extended run at the start of the year.
Sadly, Bajcetic suffered an injury last season that halted his momentum, ruling him out until the summer.
The youngster did return to action since then, featuring against Leicester in midweek and away at LASK in the Europa League.
However, Klopp has now confirmed that Bajcetic is being treated for a calf issue amid his return from the previous long-term injury.
‘It’s disappointing’
“Stefan had a little, little setback,” he told the Liverpool website.
“The problem with Stefan is I can imagine everyone wants to see him play more – I want – but we have to be really careful.
“And now it’s a little, little, little tiny calf issue. That’s how it is when you are six months out.
“And we try everything to get him up to speed without pushing him.
“We have very specific plans for him, but in the end he got someone else, which is of course disappointing not only for him but for us as well.
“So we have to take him out a little bit. He can work on pretty much anything besides playing. That’s it, I say.”
our view
It’s a shame that Bajisetic is expected to miss the game against Tottenham, but it’s good that Liverpool are paying close attention to him.
He is “incredibly” talented and wants to have a big career in the game, so it’s important he stays on the right track when it comes to fitness.
