The reason behind Liverpool’s midfielder’s absence while Arne Slot waits injury comeback

Bobby Clark, a teenage midfielder for Liverpool, has not yet returned to full training after a back injury ended the previous season early.

Bobby Clark, who has been unsuccessful in his attempts to win over new Liverpool head coach Arne Slot, is still recovering from a back ailment. Clark, who made the first team roster last season and played in the League Cup final victory against Chelsea in February, hasn’t been on the pitch since the under-21s’ April Premier League 2 match against Arsenal.

Since Slot’s arrival, the 19-year-old has not returned to full training with the first team and did not participate in Friday’s friendly loss to Preston North End of the Championship.

Rather of focusing on a group rehabilitation programme, Clark was a frequent visitor to the AXA Training Centre in the off-season. It is improbable that he will go with the team on Tuesday for the tour of the United States.

After making an impression in the preseason, the midfield player missed the first four months of the season due to injury. However, in December, he signed a new long-term contract.

After becoming fit again, Clark played in 12 senior games for the Reds, making his Premier League debut in the team’s victory against Nottingham Forest in March. He also made his debut in Europe at Sparta Prague before netting his first senior goal in the match’s rematch.

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LFC transfer news: £50 million target shuts off move amid Slot getting closer to signing former Everton man

LFC transfer news: £50 million target shuts off move amid Slot getting closer to signing former Everton man

New Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is yet to make a signing for the Reds, but he is closing in on another new member of staff ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.

Arne Slot has been in charge of Liverpool for a few weeks, but fans have yet to see the Dutchman make his first signing.

The former Feyenoord manager formally began his new post earlier this month, and several players have been linked with a move to the Reds, but Slot and the club’s new sporting director, Richard Hughes, have kept their powder dry thus far.

While it is unclear what areas of the squad Slot and Liverpool’s upper brass are looking to bolster, England talents Marc Guehi and Anthony Gordon are still being touted as potential targets.

Slot getting closer to signing Heitinga.

Liverpool are close to signing former Everton defender John Heitinga to join Arne Slot’s new coaching squad.

Following Jurgen Klopp’s departure, a number of off-field changes have occurred, and Liverpool has already confirmed numerous new staff members. The new season begins in a little over a month away at Ipswich Town.

It was previously believed that Heitinga, who played for Everton and has since coached at Ajax and West Ham, was on Liverpool’s radar. According to The Echo, the Dutchman is on the verge of signing a contract with Liverpool.

£50 million target rules out transfer.

Teun Koopmeiners, a reported Liverpool transfer target, is only interested in joining Juventus.

The £50 million-rated midfielder previously worked with Arne Slot at AZ Alkmaar and has gone from strength to strength since leaving the Eredivisie club in 2021 to join Atalanta.

Since the summer transfer window opened, several clubs, including Liverpool, have expressed an interest in Koopmeiners. According to Tutto Juve, the Netherlands international has stated unequivocally that he wants to join Juventus.

Inacio is the Reds’ target.

Sporting Lisbon centre-half O Jogo reports that Liverpool is also interested in Goncalo Inacio.

According to Sport Witness, Arne Slot has informed the Liverpool leadership that he wants a new central defender, and Inacio is a prominent candidate.

Previous reports said that the sought-after 22-year-old’s contract had a €60 million (£51.6 million) release clause.