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James McConnell might keep as a first-team choice for Liverpool subsequent season as Arne Slot is a “enormous fan,” with the pinnacle coach explaining his attainable position.
McConnell loved a productive marketing campaign final day trip regardless of solely making 4 appearances for Liverpool’s senior facet, as he earned Slot’s belief.
The 20-year-old was stored at Anfield for the second half of final season regardless of curiosity in a mortgage, having impressed in a much-changed facet within the Champions League defeat to PSV Eindhoven.
Whereas a mortgage transfer nonetheless appears probably this summer season, Slot has reportedly advised McConnell that he has plans to combine him additional into the primary workforce.
In keeping with the Mail‘s Lewis Steele, in a gathering earlier this yr the Dutchman advised his younger midfielder “he might be on par with Wataru Endo by way of squad position.”
That will not appear too promising, given Endo solely began seven video games final season and performed a complete of 865 minutes, however he did nonetheless make 32 appearances and that might be extra constructive for a teen.
If a mortgage is deemed the most effective plan of action for 2025/26, nevertheless, there may be “an extended listing of golf equipment monitoring his scenario.”
McConnell ended the season along with his foot in a protecting boot having picked up an harm, however he’s more likely to be concerned initially of pre-season early in July.
His future could once more be impacted by these of his fellow younger midfielders, which incorporates Stefan Bajcetic following a strong mortgage spell with Las Palmas.
Bajcetic might be thought of for a first-team position however may additionally be made out there on the market, with options of widespread curiosity in a participant who has struggled with accidents since his preliminary breakthrough at Liverpool.
The Spaniard underwent hamstring surgical procedure a month in the past and it stays to be seen if he might be handed match for pre-season.
Tyler Morton is anticipated to depart completely whereas Harvey Elliott faces a choice over his future and there are few different real candidates for a promotion to the midfield ranks subsequent season.
Whereas there are excessive hopes for Trey Nyoni the 17-year-old nonetheless must develop bodily earlier than he can sustain with senior soccer on a constant foundation.
McConnell is probably greatest positioned to take up a senior spot, although any choice over whether or not he stays or not could hinge on the mortgage offers on the desk and his conversations with Slot subsequent month.
