Liverpool have recalled James Balagizi from his loan spell at Forest Green Rovers, making him the third player to return to the club during the mid-season window. The 22-year-old midfielder joined the National League side in the final week of the summer transfer window but made only two starts and eight substitute appearances before suffering a hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined for two months.
Balagizi, who has been with Liverpool since under-11 level, will now continue his rehabilitation at the club's Kirkby academy. A decision on whether to send him out on loan again will be made before the transfer deadline on February 2. He is out of contract at the end of the season.
Earlier this month, Liverpool also recalled James McConnell from his season-long loan at Ajax after the midfielder was out for a month with an injury. McConnell continues to recover and could attract interest from Championship clubs later this month when he regains fitness.
Meanwhile, Owen Beck is expected to remain with Liverpool's under-21s for the rest of the season after his loan at Derby County was cut short due to hamstring surgery before he made a competitive appearance.
