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James Balagizi Recalled to Liverpool After Injury Setback

1/7/2026

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Liverpool midfielder James Balagizi has been recalled from his loan at Forest Green Rovers after suffering a hamstring injury.
He made two starts and eight substitute appearances during his loan spell in the National League.
Balagizi has been with Liverpool since the under-11 level and will continue rehabilitation at the club's Kirkby facility.
His contract expires at the end of the season, and Liverpool will decide on another loan before the February 2 transfer deadline.
Other players, such as James McConnell, have also returned from loans due to injuries.

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Liverpool midfielder James Balagizi has been recalled from his loan at Forest Green Rovers after suffering a hamstring injury.
He made two starts and eight substitute appearances during his loan spell in the National League.
Balagizi has been with Liverpool since the under-11 level and will continue rehabilitation at the club's Kirkby facility.
His contract expires at the end of the season, and Liverpool will decide on another loan before the February 2 transfer deadline.
Other players, such as James McConnell, have also returned from loans due to injuries.