Liverpool suffer massive injury blow as key player ruled out for the season
Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic has confirmed that he has been ruled out for the rest of the season through injury.
It is a huge blow for the young Spaniard, who has become an increasingly important part of the Reds senior squad since the World Cup.
He started nine of the Reds' previous 11 games prior to Wednesday's 1-0 defeat at Real Madrid - a game the 18-year-old was forced to miss out on.
Before the game, manager Jurgen Klopp confirmed that Bajcetic was suffering from an adductor problem, but could not put a timeframe on his return to action, or the extent of the injury.
Now, the Spaniard has revealed the update that Liverpool certainly would have feared.
Bajcetic posts Liverpool injury update
Taking to his official Instagram account, Bajcetic has confirmed that he will not play again for the Reds this season.
He wrote: "Unfortunately I've picked up an injury that will keep me out until the end of the season.
"It's very sad to say goodbye to this amazing season for me but I understand this is part of football and will only make me stronger physically and mentally.
"I would also like to say thank you to you reds for all the support throughout the season and I assure you I will do my best to be back stronger than ever."