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Tyler Morton’s Liverpool Future in Doubt After Injury Blow

Tyler Morton’s time at Liverpool appears to be drawing to a close, with an untimely injury adding an unfortunate final chapter to his Reds career. According to The Daily Mail, the 22-year-old midfielder is set for shoulder surgery that will likely rule him out for the remainder of the season. The timing of the setback, coupled with a frustrating lack of game time this term, leaves Morton’s Liverpool future hanging by a thread.

A Season of Missed Opportunities

Morton’s 2024/25 campaign never truly got off the ground. After returning from impressive Championship loan spells with Blackburn Rovers and Hull City, there was cautious optimism that the Wirral-born midfielder might carve out a role under new boss Arne Slot. Instead, Morton has made just five appearances, and a proposed January deadline day move to Middlesbrough collapsed at the last minute.

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The shoulder injury, sustained during a clash against Southampton in December, was initially managed with a conservative approach. Morton battled through the discomfort to remain available for selection. However, with surgery now unavoidable, his season is effectively over.

Liverpool’s Midfield Evolution Leaves Morton Behind

Liverpool’s recent midfield rebuild has seen the likes of Alexis Mac Allister, Dominik Szoboszlai, and Ryan Gravenberch arrive to reshape the team’s core. As a result, players like Morton, who once harboured genuine hopes of establishing themselves at Anfield, have been left on the periphery.

The Reds reportedly valued Morton at £20 million last summer but found no suitors willing to meet that figure. With an inactive season now on his record, that price tag may need adjusting if Liverpool are to facilitate a transfer this summer.

What Next for Morton?

At 22, Morton still has time to fulfil his potential. His Championship performances have already demonstrated his capabilities, particularly his passing range and composure under pressure. Clubs in the second tier will undoubtedly monitor his recovery closely.

Liverpool’s approach to youth development is well-documented: if a player cannot secure a regular first-team role by their early 20s, the club often opts to sell with a buy-back clause or sell-on fee included. This summer could see Morton follow that familiar pattern.

While the injury is undoubtedly a cruel blow, it also represents a crossroads. Morton’s Liverpool journey appears to have reached its end, but the next chapter of his career could be equally rewarding if he recovers well and finds the right environment to flourish.