BREAKING NEWS: Liverpool defender suffers horrific injury and he is going to be out for three months now.
Liverpool defender Calum Scanlon has returned to the club for further assessment and treatment following an injury he sustained during his loan spell at Millwall. According to *The Athletic* reporter James Pearce, who shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), the 19-year-old fullback has suffered a stress fracture in his back. This injury is expected to keep Scanlon out of action for around three months.
Earlier today, Liverpool head coach Arne Slot provided some positive injury news, confirming that Alisson Becker is likely to return for the team’s upcoming Premier League match against Wolves. However, Scanlon’s injury comes as a significant blow for the club and the young player.
Injury Setback for Calum Scanlon
Scanlon’s time at Millwall had barely begun when he was sidelined. He made just one appearance for the Championship side, playing for 11 minutes in their 1-0 defeat to Luton Town in mid-September. Unfortunately, this brief cameo turned out to be his only contribution before the injury struck.
Scanlon had joined Millwall on a season-long loan, hoping to gain valuable first-team experience. However, his loan spell has been cut short, with Millwall’s manager Neil Harris confirming Scanlon’s departure on Wednesday. The timeline for Scanlon’s recovery remains uncertain, though early reports suggest he will be out for three months.
Harris expressed his disappointment at losing Scanlon, acknowledging the fullback’s unique qualities. “We’re very disappointed to lose him because he was something completely different to what we’ve got in the squad as a very attacking-minded full-back,” Harris told *The Lancashire Post*. His comments reflect the high hopes Millwall had for Scanlon and the frustration of losing such a promising player so early in the season.
Who is Calum Scanlon?
Calum Scanlon first joined Liverpool from Birmingham City in 2020 when he was just 15 years old. The transfer, reportedly worth around £500,000, was seen as a significant investment in a player with immense potential. Scanlon signed his first professional contract with Liverpool in 2022, and since then, he has been working his way through the club’s ranks.
The young fullback made his debut for Liverpool’s senior team during the 2023/24 season, featuring in two Europa League matches against Union SG and Toulouse. His performances earned praise from the club’s coaching staff, and he was seen as a rising talent with a bright future.
Despite this latest setback, Scanlon has plenty of time to recover and continue his development. At just 19, he is still in the early stages of his career, and Liverpool will likely provide him with the support he needs to come back stronger. There is also a possibility that Scanlon could return to Millwall to complete his loan spell once he is fully fit, allowing him to gain the first-team minutes that are crucial for his growth.
While the injury is a major disappointment, it’s important to remember that setbacks like this are not uncommon in football, especially for young players. With the right treatment and rehabilitation, Scanlon can return to the pitch and continue building on the promise he has already shown. If all goes well, he may still have the chance to finish his loan at Millwall and gain the experience he needs to further his career.
