Ben Woodburn was named in the starting lineup for Liverpool's Under 23 clash with Derby and it has raised quite a few eyebrows... mainly because he's currently on loan at Sheffield United.
The promising 19-year-old started on the left-hand side for Neil Critchley's side with many left wondering why he was back at Liverpool's Academy Ground for the encounter on Sunday.
Woodburn was sent out on loan to the Blades at the start of August but has struggled for minutes since arriving at Bramall Lane.
The on-loan forward has only played seven times for the Championship side this season, with his last appearance coming on September 19 where he featured for 13 minutes against Birmingham.
While questions will be asked over why he's allowed to feature for both sides without being recalled by Liverpool, it was some much needed game time for the teenager.
The on-loan forward was eventually subbed off as the hosts were beaten after a second-half turnaround from the Rams.
Matty Virtue put Liverpool U23s ahead early on before goals from Calum MacDonald and Jacob Butterfield saw the visitors take the lead.
Midfielder Isaac Christie-Davies then equalised 13 minutes from time in their Premier League 2 encounter.
Louie Sibley then prodded home a late winner as Derby walked away with all three points.
zusammae
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Is that even possible? This is legit the first time i'm hearing bout something like this...🤔
luxurious
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He’s just not good enough for LFC no matter how unpopular a statement that is
FCBribery
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Needing to come back from loan for game time despite being sent away on loan to get game time. Nice.
usability
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Should be recalled and tell Sheff United to sod off next time they want to loan one of our players. Loaned him then bought another striker. He doesnt even make the bench for them.
ruinous
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Made very little impact in the games he has played. Obviously not doing enough in training to warrant a place on the bench.
irony
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So Woodburn isn’t even being named in Sheffield’s squad so we’re just playing him in the U23’s again 🙈
payback
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How badly must he be performing if he can’t even make the bench at Sheffield? Maybe his head has gone?
poser
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About bloody time. If Championship clubs arent going to play our players then they shouldn't be asking for them
gathering
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well deserved win for derby county. i went to the game,and the future looks bright for the rams. liverpool have a good academy and so does the rams. onwards and upwards for derby county football club.
Tmac01
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Presume he isn't playing for Sheffield united regularly then?
kiss4
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Bit worried about Woodburn. Really isn't kicking on at Sheffield & hasn't looked very exciting since his debut.
JamesHarden521
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He's got to breakthrough soon or else he will not have a future at Liverpool.
wanzs
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He knows he isn't that good, that's why he chose to play for Wales instead of England.
yinwowo
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Every time I have seen him play he seems ordinary. He's still young so maybe he will come good.
Brightons
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He's played 50min at Derby and has been excluded from the match day squad regularly. It goes against the entire reason he was loaned, which is to help his development
It was very strange as they beat Aston Villa and maybe Derby to his signature and he is regularly not even making it into the squad.
pardonol
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He's played 50min at Derby and has been excluded from the match day squad regularly. It goes against the entire reason he was loaned, which is to help his development
aguillon
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Hmmm ... I hate to say it, but I don't think he's gonna cut it.
Elsa98
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After a few more years, woodburn will return to liverpool as a fully formed player. All the best, ben.
SINGAM23
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Rising sun on the way up. Keep cool Woodburn. You'll Never Walk Alone