Jayden Danns injury update after forgotten Liverpool man missed US tour

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesJayden DannsLiverpool academy ace Jayden Danns is looking ahead to another important campaign in senior soccer, with his fitness set to play a huge part in the season ahead.Jayden Danns has spent most of the season out with a hamstring injury(Image: Getty Images)Jayden Danns is facing a huge month at Liverpool before an important remainder of the season, which could play a key role in the star's future.The 20-year-old has been tipped for big things in soccer, but injuries have majorly hampered his ability to progress with more minutes on the pitch at either academy or senior level.The previous 18 months have been brutal to Danns, who has required surgery to deal with his hamstring issues that have persisted over recent seasons.While preseason handed the academy ace a chance to make his mark for Andoni Iraola, injury frustrations arrived again with a hamstring concern that saw him miss out on the US tour.As Danns looks to recover once again, the rest of the month could prove vital in what comes next for the youngster on his journey so far.The Liverpool Echo reports that the striker is anticipated to return to action before the end of August, as he looks to build up fitness once again.Should he return in time, there is then an opportunity for a possible loan before the transfer window closes, but it will likely be dependent on his fitness and condition.It marks yet another frustrating saga in Danns' injury issues, as the lack of senior players available to Iraola gave him an opportunity to star across the US tour.However, with Alexander Isak now returning to action, opportunities up front are far less likely to follow, before a decision on loan is made for the new campaign ahead.Jayden Danns has seen is Liverpool career progress halted by injury(Image: Peter Byrne/PA Wire)It remains to be seen what loan interest could be there for Danns, should the final decision be that he needs to get more senior minutes in the upcoming season.The 20-year-old previously joined Sunderland in 2025 on loan in the Championship, but picked up no minutes in the league due to another injury issue, as the side then went on to get promoted to the Premier League.Whether another move to the second tier is on the cards, a deal elsewhere in the EFL, or even a move abroad could come will be down to the clubs showing interest.Danns would be one of several academy stars playing elsewhere next season if so, with Armin Pesci and Amara Nallo among those who have already done so this summer.With the youth ranks playing an increasingly important part at Liverpool, with Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni making an impact, Danns will be looking to get himself back on track and back into the picture soon.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCJayden DannsLiverpool injury news