Just hours after Liverpool’s Champions League elimination was announced, Jurgen Klopp was dealt another major setback, with Stefan Bajcetic confirming the nature of his injuries
Liverpool will be without their “best player,” Stefan Bajcetic, for the rest of the season, in the latest setback to their top-four ambitions.
This season, the Reds haven’t had many high points, having been eliminated from all cup competitions and falling far short of the title race. This season, however, Bajcetic, 18, has been the diamond in the rough for his more experienced teammates.
In less than a year, Bajcetic has gone from playing in the under 18s to being a regular in Jurgen Klopp’s midfield. His youthful exuberance has frequently embarrassed his senior colleagues, a situation that Klopp must rectify this summer.
But his breakout season was cut short when he revealed that a thigh injury would keep him out until the summer. “It’s incredibly hard for me to say goodbye to this beautiful season,” he said on social media.
“However, I understand that this is part of the game and that it will only make me stronger physically and emotionally.” I’d also like to thank the Reds for their unwavering support this season, and I promise to do everything in my power to repay it.
It’s a crushing blow for Klopp, whose once-dominant midfield has deteriorated. Last month, he helped Liverpool defeat Everton in the derby.
Mohamed Salah named Bajcetic the team’s best performer after he was a key member of the Reds’ midfield. “He’s a wonderful player and person, he always tries to work hard,” Salah said, adding that “he’s been our best player since he started playing for us.”
Bajcetic’s reaction to Salah’s verdict was typical, but prior to his injury, the evidence was mounting in his favor. “A truly exceptional performer.” “It’s a pleasure to work with him,” Klopp added.
It wasn’t just his own performances that drew attention, but also how he helped raise the standards of those around him. Alongside him, Jordan Henderson and Fabinho both put in strong performances.
He did not play in Liverpool’s most recent match, in which they were eliminated from the Champions League in Madrid. The Reds were already out after losing 5-2 to Real Madrid at Anfield, but any hopes of a comeback were dashed at the Bernabeu.
Following his team’s 1-0 loss, Klopp stated that the three games following the upcoming international break will define the rest of the season. Liverpool is six points adrift of the top four and has a tough month ahead with games against Manchester City, Chelsea, and Arsenal.
“When we return from the international break, we’ll have a true football week ahead of us, with three games against City, Chelsea, and Arsenal, which will probably define what we get out of it,” he said.
And, while he would never admit it, that crucial week would be much easier to bear if they had a player who quickly assumed the role of their most important.
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