Liverpool striker Danny Ings injury not as bad as first feared and replaced in reserve game as a ‘precaution’
Ings lasted 36 minutes of Liverpool Under-23's clash with Manchester at Prenton Park but was replaced after suffering string of heavy challanges
LIVERPOOL have revealed Danny Ings was taken off as a “precaution” against Manchester City Under-23's.
Ings lasted 36 minutes as the Reds beat City 1-0 at Prenton Park on Sunday.
The former Burnley stiker complained of discomfort and was replaced after being on the end of a number of hefty challenges.
The 25-year-old is battling back to full fitness after a nightmare two serious knee injuries in two years.
Reds Under-23 boss Neil Critchley gave an update on the club website.
He said: “It's more a precaution than anything, he felt something very early in the game and he wasn't quite right.
“So we're not taking any chances with Danny and there are plenty of first-team games to come.
"We'll just look after him and assess him, but I'm sure he'll be fine."
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Ings joined Liverpool in 2015 from Burnley but has suffered with numerous knee injuries, requiring surgery, that have prevented him from reaching his potential under Jurgen Klopp.
The forward enjoyed a good start to life at Anfield under former boss Brendan Rodgers scoring three goals in his first nine games.
The 25-year-old spent the summer working on his rehabilitation following his second ACL problem suffered in the League Cup win against Tottenham last October.
