It isn't just the Liverpool first team that has seen efforts hampered by a number of lengthy injury absences this season.
Throughout the Academy there have been players whose development has stalled due to a long-term spell on sidelines, particularly in the under-18 side, which has been forced to promote younger players ahead of schedule and subsequently struggled as a consequence.
Kaide Gordon, who has still yet to return to action after more than 13 months, is arguably the most high profile of those affected as he continues to rehabilitate from a pelvic problem.
