Liverpool are set for a timely squad boost as Alisson Becker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Diogo Jota edge closer to making their returns from injury. The Reds could have their key injured stars back sooner than initially expected.
Liverpool fans will be well aware that the season is edging towards a dramatic close and Paul Joyce has provided an injury update on Ben Doak. Writing for The Times, the northern football correspondent wrote: ‘Longer term, Alisson, Thiago Alcântara and Ben Doak remain sidelined.
A first win at the Gtech Community Stadium should’ve been a cause for celebration for an injury-hit Liverpool.
Liverpool have confirmed that Diogo Jota is close to being available for selection. The Portuguese forward has been missing in recent weeks due to an injury issue.
Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders has confirmed news of a major injury blow to Reds youngster Ben Doak. The 40-year-old addressed the media this afternoon ahead of the Carabao Cup clash against West Ham on Wednesday night when he told reporters that the teenage forward will require surgery on a knee injury.
Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders has confirmed that youngster Ben Doak is set for a long spell on the sidelines as the winger requires knee surgery. The Scottish star has torn his lateral meniscus and the problem will not get fixed unless the 18-year-old goes under the knife, which is a huge blow for the Liverpool star.
Ben Doak admits he sees Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah as a role-model. The Scottish youngster admits he studies Salah's approach in training and in games.
Former Celtic captain Scott Brown says the club can be proud of the grounding they gave Ben Doak before his move to Liverpool. Now 18 months into his time on Merseyside, the former Hoops winger penned a new contract with the Reds in August.
Liverpool travel to France for their Europa League Group Stage fixture against Toulouse on November 9. The match, which kicks off at 5:45 pm (GMT), will be hosted at the Stadium de Toulouse.
Luis Diaz watched Darwin Nunez score an injury time equalising penalty against him earlier in the international break and was provided the chance to have the same glory for his nation.
John Aldridge has urged Liverpool to go out and secure as close to a like-for-like replacement for Mo Salah should the Egyptian depart next summer. The 65-year-old did name teenage sensation Ben Doak as a possible candidate for the long-term, though highlighted the need for an instant-impact player at the peak of their powers.
Charlie Adam believes that one Liverpool youngster isn’t far away from being given a senior international debut. Following Scotland’s qualification for
Ayr United head scout Ray Pattison says Ben Doak will prove a big hit with Liverpool fans. Pattison scouted and signed Doak as a junior player before he left for Celtic.
Ben Doak was handed the start for Scotland Under-21s against Hungary and rewarded manager Billy Stark with another brilliant performance and a key involvement for one goal in the game.
Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish says they must be careful with the progress of Ben Doak. The teen is being pushed for senior selection with Scotland. But Dalglish told the Scotsman: "He's only a baby, isn't he?
Scotland Under-21s manager Scott Gemmill is hugely impressed with Liverpool youngster Ben Doak. Gemmill spoke about Ben Doak's improvements so far this term, when talking about a possible senior call-up.
Dean Jones has made a confident prediction regarding Ben Doak at Liverpool. The 17-year-old has already forged his way into Jurgen Klopp’s first-team squad at Anfield, starting two matches over the past fortnight and being one of the stars of pre-season for the Reds.
Ben Doak was handed his first Anfield start against Leicester City in the cup and he was certainly involved in the game with his performance seemingly being robbed of seeing him being awarded a penalty.
Ben Doak was handed his first start at Anfield for Liverpool but as he prepared to step out of the tunnel for the match, he was met with a large amount of pre-match confusion.
Liverpool fans’ frustration at conceding an early goal in tonight’s Carabao Cup clash against Leicester was exacerbated when Ben Doak had a strong penalty appeal turned down shortly afterwards.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is happy for Ben Doak after his full debut. The teenage attacker started in victory at Europa League opponents LASK Linz on Thursday.
In what was brilliant news for the club, player and supporters – arguably our best young player was tied down on a long-term contract with Ben Doak signing on the dotted line to extend his Merseyside stay.
Liverpool have tied talented youngster Ben Doak down to a new long-term contract following the 17-year-old’s impressive displays during this summer’s pre-season.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is full of praise for young teammate Ben Doak. The Scottish teen is tipped for big things at Anfield. "He's very exciting, very direct, one-v-one," said Van Dijk.
Liverpool youngster Ben Doak may have played himself into contention for a place in Jurgen Klopp’s first-team this season, according to Reds expert Neil Jones.
Liverpool youngster Ben Doak caused some concern at the latest UEFA Youth League game. Doak was seen collapsing on the pitch during a match against Sporting this week.
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