Liverpool have received an injury boost after U-23 coach Neil Critchley revealed that Rhian Brewster is nearing a recovery.
The Reds wonderkid is currently working his way back to fitness after a serious knee and ankle injury that ruled him out of action since January.
Critchley made it clear that the 18-year-old is ready to return after a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
“I’m sure he’ll be doing a few people’s heads in down at Melwood, chomping at the bit and ready to return!” Critchley said. “He’ll be quite restless.
“He’s a young boy who loves playing football and wants to play football, so he’ll hugely frustrated at the moment.”
The England U-17 World Cup winner has a Turkish mother and is also eligible to represent Turkey at senior international level.
The Reds starlet ended speculation about his future last month after signing a professional contract.
Brewster agreed to a five-year deal in June.
Critchley feels that he made the right decision in staying on at Liverpool and that it was a win-win situation for all involved.
“It was a real pick-me-up for him and for us,” he said. “I was delighted.
“I always thought he would sign. I never thought there would be any danger of him leaving. I know how much he loves being at Liverpool. I know what the people and the club mean to him. I’m absolutely delighted that he’s decided to stay and sees his future at the football club.”
Brewster was promoted to the first-team by Jurgen Klopp last season and will be hoping to return once he has fully recovered.
