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Jayden Danns<\/a> got on the scoresheet for Liverpool U21s as they lost their opening game 4-2 against Leicester<\/a>, with three notable absences from the squad.<\/p>\n

Leicester U21s 4-2 Liverpool U21s<\/p>\n

Premier League<\/a> 2, Leicester City<\/a> Training Ground
August 18, 2025<\/p>\n

Goals: Golding 9\u2032 64\u2032, Opoku 30\u2032 60\u2032; Danns 49\u2032, Laffey 88\u2032<\/p>\n

With seven of the squad having featured for Liverpool\u2019s senior team in pre-season, the under-21s travelled to Leicester<\/a>\u2018s training ground for their opening game of the Premier League<\/a> 2 season. <\/p>\n

Notably, however, Lewis Koumas<\/a>, Kaide Gordon<\/a> and Rhys Williams<\/a> were not involved in any capacity.<\/p>\n

Earlier in August, the Liverpool Echo<\/a>\u2018s Ian Doyle reported<\/a> that Koumas is a target for Sevilla, having been the \u201csubject of an inquiry\u201d from the Spanish side.<\/p>\n

\"LIVERPOOL,<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Athletic<\/a> mention Championship quartet Sheffield United<\/a>, Hull City<\/a>, Preston and Wrexham as suitors \u2013 a loan is arguably more likely than a permanent exit.<\/p>\n

The latter seems more probable for Gordon, however, having spent last season at Norwich<\/a> then Portsmouth in two relatively unsuccessful loan spells. Swansea and Derby are reportedly interested.<\/p>\n

Liverpool will certainly be looking to sell 24-year-old Rhys Williams<\/a>, who remains on the club\u2019s books for the time being and is eligible for the under-21s as an overage player \u2013 his contract expires next summer.<\/p>\n

Williams spent last season at Morecambe, where he played 38 times as they finished bottom of the fourth division.<\/p>\n

James McConnell<\/a> was also not involved for the under-21s amid loan interest<\/a>, but he is still regaining match fitness following injury so the reason for his exclusion isn\u2019t as clear cut.<\/p>\n

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Jayden Danns and Michael Laffey score as under-21s lose opener<\/p>\n

\"LIVERPOOL,<\/p>\n

Back to the pitch now, and though new boss Rob Page fielded a strong side, Liverpool lost 4-2 in their first game of the season. <\/p>\n

Following a minute\u2019s silence in memory of Diogo Jota<\/a> and Andre Silva, Leicester<\/a> took the lead early through ex-Chelsea<\/a> player Michael Golding, who added his second in the 64th minute to put the hosts 4-1 up after teammate Nat Opoku had netted a brace.<\/p>\n

Danns\u2019 left-footed strike into the top corner came just after half time, and it was set up by a clever flick from midfielder Michael Laffey.<\/p>\n

The 19-year-old later netted a consolation of his own, shooting brilliantly following the initial phase of an attacking corner.<\/p>\n

Next up is the team\u2019s first home outing of the campaign, a Monday afternoon match against Burnley<\/a> at the Kirkby Academy.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, we thought it worth showing those of you on the website this incredible Xabi Alonso-esque goal, scored by striker Josh Sonni-Lambie, for the under-18s in their 5-1 win over Stoke U18s on Saturday!<\/p>\n

Josh Sonni-Lambie, that is incredible ???? pic.twitter.com\/xxoYcfxRHy<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 18, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Liverpool U21s: Pecsi; Ramsay, Lucky, Nallo (Pinnington 46\u2032), Miles; Davidson (Wright 60\u2032), Pilling, Laffey; Morrison (Ahmed 78\u2032), Danns (Figueroa 60\u2032), Kone-Doherty<\/p>\n

Subs not used: Hall<\/p>\n

Next Match: Burnley<\/a> U21s (H) \u2013 PL 2 \u2013 August 25, 2pm (BST)<\/p>\n

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