“At last…” – Liverpool young star celebrates on social media after enduring months sidelined by injury

An unheralded under-21 friendly against Wrexham on Tuesday proved to be a hugely important milestone for one of Liverpool’s young prospects.
Almost a year ago, while on a season-long loan at Millwall, Calum Scanlon suffered a serious hamstring injury that ruled him out for the rest of 2025. It was a crushing blow, coming just after he had returned from a four-month absence caused by a stress fracture in his back.
Luck has not been on the 20-year-old’s side, but he finally made his return this week, playing the first half of a 1-1 draw for Liverpool’s under-21s. Former Reds defender Conor Coady featured for Wrexham in the same match (liverpoolfc.com).
Scanlon celebrates long-awaited return
After featuring in his first game in almost a year, Scanlon shared his joy on Instagram, celebrating the end of a long and frustrating spell on the sidelines.
He wrote: “353 days. It’s been a while but I’m finally back, thank you Lord ❤️”
A fresh start heading into 2026
While the match won’t count as an official senior appearance, it will have felt like a major personal breakthrough for the left-back — a symbolic reset and the start of a new chapter in his career.
He’ll need more minutes to regain full sharpness, but regular involvement with Liverpool’s under-21s in Premier League 2 should help him build momentum in the coming weeks and months.
With Scanlon turning 21 next month, 2026 feels like a crucial year. If he stays fit and rediscovers the promise he showed earlier in his career, interest from clubs regarding a potential summer loan move is likely.
Previously trusted by Jürgen Klopp with Europa League appearances two seasons ago, a return to that level may still be some way off, but it remains a realistic target if he can stay healthy and make the most of his opportunities.
Seeing Scanlon back on the pitch is a real positive, and there’s hope that his long run of injury setbacks is finally behind him.