Two seasons ago, he put in impressive performances for the first team. 19-year-old midfielder Stefan Bajcetic was expected to be a long-term gem at the bottom of midfield at Liverpool, but injuries plagued him in the 2023/24 season and he was rarely available.
This season, he is looking for a change of heart and to appeal to new manager Arne Slot, but the demands on the defensive midfielder have changed.
In pre-season, Ryan Gravenberch and Curtis Jones were also used in the same position, making the competition for regular places even fiercer than last season.
Liverpool, who still have high hopes for the Spanish U-21 midfielder’s future, are open to a loan move rather than letting him go on a complete transfer.
According to La Voz de Galicia, two clubs from the Premier League have expressed interest, in addition to La Liga sides Celta de Vigo, Real Sociedad, Villarreal, Las Palmas and Valencia.
Two games into England’s domestic league campaign, he has not even made the bench, and it remains to be seen whether he can overcome his current situation if he stays at Anfield.
A loan move would be ideal for the youngster, as he would only be available in the event of a string of injuries to the midfield squad.
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