Harry Wilson has not been included in Liverpool’s squad for the group stage of this season’s Champions League, further throwing his Reds future into doubt.
The 23-year-old made his first-ever start against Arsenal in the Carabao Cup last week, but failed to shine, missing the all-important penalty in the shootout defeat to the Gunners.
Wilson will play no part in the Champions League group stage after he was omitted from the 24-man squad, acting as a blow to his future chances.
Teenager Harvey Elliott was included, however, as was Xherdan Shaqiri, who stayed put beyond the summer transfer window.
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This appears to be another big sign that Wilson’s future lies away from Anfield, with the Welshman not at the level required to be a success at the Premier League champions.
The fact that he didn’t start a game for Liverpool until he was 23 speaks volumes, as does 17-year-old Elliott’s inclusion ahead of him. If Jurgen Klopp truly rated him, he would surely have been afforded more opportunities by now.
There is still time for Wilson to secure a loan move to a Championship club before the October 16th cutoff, however, which makes sense in terms of playing time.
It will feel like Wilson has gone backwards if that happens, though, having done well with Bournemouth in the Premier League last season, scoring seven times.
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