Liverpool issue response after Bobby Duncan's agent criticises club | OneFootball

Liverpool have issued an official response to the agent of youth striker Bobby Duncan, who accused the club of “mentally bullying” and “destroying the life of a young man”.

Saif Rubie says Duncan missed Monday’s Under-23 game against Southampton because he has suffered “deep mental issues with all the stress the club has put him under”.

The 18-year-old reportedly wants to leave Liverpool, who have rejected loan offers from Danish side FC Nordsjaelland and Serie A side Fiorentina.

In response, Liverpool released the following statement: “Liverpool Football Club is aware of and disappointed by the unattributed comments and unfounded allegations that have been made in the media regarding one of our players.

“As the interests of the player in question are not best served by either inaccurate speculation, inflammatory statements or public discourse, we will be making no further comment.

“We will, however, continue our efforts to work privately with the player to find resolution in the best interests of all involved.”

Duncan – the cousin of club legend Steven Gerrard – joined Liverpool from Manchester City last year.