Liverpool hit with dizzying dose of deja vu after injury news breaks

Liverpool fans may be rubbing their eyes furiously after reading through Real Betis’ teamsheet ahead of their pre-season clash with the Spanish outfit.

Manuel Pellegrini named former Reds transfer target Nabil Fekir in his starting-XI for the tie at the Acrisure Stadium.

Supporters will undoubtedly remember the 31-year-old attacking midfielder, who now skippers the La Liga outfit, for coming oh so close to an Anfield switch back in the summer of 2018.

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The transfer surprisingly broke down despite a medical having been booked and club media duties seemingly completed (per an online leak).

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Injury update: James McConnell out with a minor injury

The Athletic’s James Pearce sadly reported that James McConnell isn’t set to play a part in tonight’s tie in Pennsylvania.

The journalist shared on X (formerly Twitter) that the Academy graduate is ruled out with a ‘minor injury issue’.

James McConnell not involved tonight due to a minor injury issue. #LFC

— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) July 26, 2024

Hopefully, we’ll see the 19-year-old footballer back on the pitch in no time in what could prove to be a pivotal moment in the teenager’s playing career.

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