LIVERPOOL starlet Rhian Brewster will endure a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery.
The 17-year-old suffered ankle ligament damage after falling awkwardly during an U23 clash against Manchester City.
After picking up the injury, the youngster received oxygen and was stretchered off the pitch at the end of the first half.
Liverpool’s club website confirmed that the youngster is likely to be sidelines for three to four months.
Two weeks after picking up the injury, the 17-year-old went under the knife to repair the damage.
He will now begin a period of rehab and recovery at the youth base in Kirkby.
Brewster is yet to make his senior debut for the Merseyside giants, but his absence will come as a devastating blow for the youngsters.
He has established himself as one of Europe’s hottest prospects after he bagged the Golden Boot as England’s Under-17 side won the World Cup.
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He moved into Liverpool’s Under-23 squad at the start of the year.
Ahead of his operation, Under-23 boss Neil Critchley said: “He’s a determined boy, a determined character – he’ll be more determined to come back ready for next season – if it is next season – in tip-top condition.
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“He had a rollercoaster of a 2017.
“2018 hasn’t started brilliantly for him, but we’re only a few weeks into it. I’m sure there’s plenty more good things to come from him for the rest of year.”
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