Paul Glatzel and Joe Hardy fitness update
Liverpool U23s boss Barry Lewtas has provided an injury update on strike duo Paul Glatzel and Joe Hardy.
Glatzel missed the whole of 2019-20 after sustaining an ACL injury and, having returned this pre-season, is currently sidelined with a minor problem.
Hardy, meanwhile, missed the preparations for the new campaign but was back in training with the U23s on Thursday.
Lewtas told Liverpoolfc.com: "Paul had a long-term injury. It is a bit more frustrating for him that he got through pre-season, scored goals and played a lot of games but he's just picked up a little injury which will keep him out for a short time, but it's nothing long-term.
"It's more of a frustrating one for him really but he will be back soon.
"Joe has been out and missed pre-season but he started training with the group yesterday.
"He had a big smile on his face and it's great to have him back.
"Obviously with the break we had due to COVID-19 it adds time on as well, so we've got to be a bit careful with some of the boys. We have to do the right thing and look after them because it's going to be a long season."