Overview
- The 21-year-old has returned to Merseyside after his Ajax spell was cut short following limited game time under a new manager.
- Reports indicate he is carrying an undisclosed injury that is expected to rule him out of upcoming matches, including the FA Cup tie with Barnsley on January 12.
- Liverpool’s midfield options remain stretched, with Wataru Endo out and Stefan Bajcetic still being eased back after a long-term hamstring issue.
- McConnell made seven appearances totaling 219 minutes for Ajax and has not played since a 3-0 defeat to Galatasaray on November 5.
- Liverpool are set to decide on a potential January move later in the window, with West Brom, Derby, Oxford and Swansea credited with interest and the FA Cup two-club rule a factor if he features for the Reds.