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Clarification: Figueroa is injured

Meanwhile there had been confusion over the current status of Keyrol Figueroa. The 19-year-old has scored 11 goals in 14 Premier League 2 games this season and was even called up for the EFL Cup game against Crystal Palace by Arne Slot.

But the United States under-20 international was posted absent for the last few fixtures amid speculation that he was ready to run down his Liverpool contract.

And when he was left out of the USMNT U20 and U21 squads last week speculation went into overdrive about his international future too.

as their technical director sets about bolstering the ranks.

Figueroa injury confirmed

But the player’s mother - Sandra Norales - has now confirmed that the explosive No9 is also injured. That adds to Liverpool’s striking injury troubles but clarifies why he is not with the national team during the current window.

“CLARIFICATION: Player Keyrol Figueroa was initially called up by the United States; however, he was withdrawn due to an injury sustained during a training session,” he wrote on X.

“There is no other additional situation. It is requested to avoid speculation.”