LIVERPOOL star Stefan Bajcetic has been ruled out for the rest of the season with injury.
The teenage midfielder confirmed the news in an Instagram post, before vowing to be “back stronger than ever” next season.
Bajcetic, 18, started Liverpool’s 1-0 defeat at Bournemouth on Saturday before suffering an abductor injury.
Boss Jurgen Klopp later confirmed that the Spaniard had suffered a “stress response” – which is “absolutely bad”.
The youngster later took to Instagram, confirming fans’ fears by writing: “Unfortunately I’ve picked up an injury that will keep me out until the end of the season.
“It’s very sad to say goodbye to this amazing season for me but I understand this is part of football and will only make me stronger physically and mentally.
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“I would also like to say thank you to you reds for all the support through the season and I assure you I will do my best to be back stronger than ever.”
Prior to his injury, Bajcetic was enjoying a stunning breakthrough campaign.
Having only made one Prem appearance prior to the World Cup, Bajcetic became a Liverpool regular after the league’s resumption post-Qatar.
He has made 19 first team appearances for Klopp’s men this term, scoring his first senior professional goal against Aston Villa on Boxing Day.
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Prior to his injury, Bajcetic had started six of the Reds’ last eight Prem matches.
He was also selected for their Champions League round of 16 first leg against Real Madrid, but was unavailable for the second match at the Bernabeu.
Liverpool were also without skipper Jordan Henderson in Spain through illness.
Thiago Alcantara has been out with a hip injury, while Luis Diaz remains a long-term absentee.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
