Liverpool defender Calum Scanlon is set to be sidelined for approximately three months after suffering an injury setback. The 19-year-old has been recalled from his loan spell at Millwall due to the injury, which has been diagnosed as a stress fracture in his back.
According to James Pearce of The Athletic, Scanlon’s injury is expected to keep him out of action for at least three months. As a result, Liverpool decided to bring the player back to the club in order to properly assess his condition and manage his treatment. This is a significant setback for Scanlon, who had hoped to gain valuable experience at Millwall after joining the Championship side on loan this summer.
The left-back had a limited role at Millwall, having played just 11 minutes in their 1-0 defeat to Luton Town on September 14. With first-team minutes being crucial for his development, Scanlon will be eager to recover from his injury and return to London to continue his progression. His time at Millwall had been seen as an opportunity to gain crucial match experience, but this injury disruption will delay his ambitions for the season.
As for his future with Liverpool, it remains uncertain. While it’s too early to predict whether Scanlon will establish himself at Anfield, he will undoubtedly be eyeing the left-back position as a potential opportunity in the coming years. Andy Robertson’s contract with Liverpool expires in 2026, opening the possibility for Scanlon to compete for a place in the first team if he can overcome this injury and continue developing his skills.
Scanlon joined Liverpool’s youth system in 2020 and has been part of the club’s setup since then. Last season, he trained extensively with Jürgen Klopp’s first-team squad, which highlighted the potential the manager saw in him. Klopp handed Scanlon his senior debut in October, during a 5-1 victory over Toulouse in the UEFA Europa League. This was one of just two appearances for Liverpool’s first team, but it was a clear indication that Klopp recognizes the young defender’s talent.
Now, Scanlon’s focus will be on his recovery, hoping to regain full fitness and continue his development, whether with a return to Millwall or eventually securing a role at Liverpool. The next few months will be crucial for him as he aims to prove his worth and carve out a future at one of the Premier League’s biggest clubs.
