The teenager suffered ankle-ligament damage in the 0-0 draw with Southampton and faces a spell on the sidelines, although Reds manager Erik ten Hag stressed he expects him to return before the season is out.

Some outstanding form this term prompted a senior call-up for the Madrid-born prospect, who qualifies for the South American nation through his mother.

However, he was forced to pull out as the world champions prepare for games against Panama and Curacao.

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