Ben Doak has pulled out of obligation with the Scotland under-21s, with the Liverpool winger not put in danger after a head damage suffered on Tuesday.
Doak was visibly rocked within the opening phases of the under-19s’ UEFA Youth League conflict with Sporting CP earlier this week, forcing him off within the ninth minute.
It got here after a blow to the pinnacle, because the younger Reds misplaced 1-0, although supervisor Barry Lewtas defined afterwards that he was capable of get better.
{The teenager} flew again from Portugal with the remainder of the squad, and was attributable to hyperlink up with the Scotland U21s for the second time later this month.
Nevertheless, Doak has now withdrawn from rivalry for friendlies towards Sweden and Wales as a precaution, following concussion protocol.
The Herald have reported the information, with the 17-year-old as a substitute remaining on Merseyside the place he’ll get better and resume coaching.
It’s a setback for Doak however one which is unlikely to hamper his progress with Scotland, with U21s supervisor Scot Gemmill desperate to combine him as quickly as potential.
“Ben influences video games and, for me, not everybody can try this on a constant stage,” Gemmill advised the Day by day Document on the announcement of his squad.
“I’ve not seen a recreation Ben has performed the place he hasn’t affected the sport. That’s the true measure of younger gamers, and that’s not simply with the ball – it may be out of possession as effectively.
“We try to work with gamers who can have an effect on the sport out and in of possession. And the transitions as effectively.
“It’s good to see a younger participant with the perspective and starvation to enhance to play on the high stage.
“We’ve been fortunate lately to work with two examples who’re with the first-team squad – Nathan Patterson and Billy Gilmour – gamers who’re good technically however they’ve the perspective and starvation too.
“I’m assured now we have extra within the group. Ben is forward of schedule however nonetheless there’s much more to return and he shall be actually pushing to have extra of an affect.”
Doak’s withdrawal leaves 25 Liverpool gamers on worldwide obligation this month, together with 13 academy kids.
